Interim Associate Director of Corporate Governance
The closing date is 17 March 2026
We are seeking an experienced and highly effective Interim Associate Director of Corporate Governance to provide leadership and stability during a period of organisational transition whilst we review our Target Operating Model. This pivotal role will support the delivery of strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and high-quality decision making across the Trust.
We are looking for a collaborative, confident, and solutions focused governance professional with NHS experience and the ability to operate at pace in a complex environment. This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact, support organisational resilience, and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality services for the communities we serve.
If you're ready to bring your expertise and offer steady, credible leadership during a key period for the Trust, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the Governance Team and ensure the smooth, efficient, and well coordinated operation of the Trust Board and its sub committees. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer and working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, and senior leaders, you will help maintain a robust governance framework, strengthen assurance processes, and uphold the Trust's commitment to transparency, accountability and high-quality patient care.
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Springfield University Hospital
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details of main duties and responsibilities.
All public facing roles require a proportionate level of English language proficiency for written and verbal communication and the Trust is required to verify results of certain English language competency tests relied upon. When the fluency duty is met by the provision of a sign language interpreter, the interpreter should be registered with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD).
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
* Master's Degree and/or relevant Professional Qualification or demonstrable experience of working at this level.
* Relevant professional qualification such as member of the Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA).
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in a senior manager role within the NHS or similar complex public sector organisation, with evidence of extensive engagement at Executive and Non-Executive Board level
* Experience of legal/governance issues, relevant statutes and regulatory law frameworks
* A track record of implementing robust systems of internal control to support corporate governance
* Experience of providing a secretariat service to a Board, Committee, Council or equivalent of a complex organisation, with a clear vision of best practice in this field
* Demonstrate ability to develop and deliver governance improvement
* A current understanding of key national healthcare issues and NHS policy
Knowledge & Skills
* Ability to identify significant issues, being astute at identifying political sensitivities and emerging threats and opportunities in an adaptable and complex changing environment
* Ability to manage positive relationships with external companies or bodies
* Highly effective communication skills - must be able to articulate complex issues to a wide range of recipients, both written and verbally, with tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
* Ability to assimilate and understand the work of the Trust, its policy context, operational issues, and challenges
* Demonstrable evidence of project management experience and the delivery of objectives
* An understanding of the Mental Health challenges within communities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
£99,808 to £113,803 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS
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