North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Governance Manager
The closing date is 28 May 2026
We’re hiring a band 6 Governance Manager to sit at the heart of how NEAS is led and assured. You'll provide expert governance and secretariat support to the Trust Board, its committees and the Council of Governors—helping ensure decisions are clear, compliant, transparent and well‑documented.
What it takes:
* Board‑level confidence: experience advising or supporting senior leaders/boards, with sound judgement and the ability to influence.
* Strong governance practice: knowledge of corporate governance, committee business and assurance processes.
* Clear communicator: produces high‑quality papers and minutes, explains complex issues simply.
* Analytical & discreet: handles sensitive information professionally, spots risks and makes defensible recommendations.
* Organised under pressure: manages competing priorities to tight deadlines.
* People leadership: able to lead and develop others.
Main duties of the job
As Governance Manager, you'll provide expert governance and procedural advice to the Chair, Chief Executive, Board, committees and Council of Governors. You'll plan and deliver high‑quality secretariat support—including agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking and forward plans—maintain governance systems/standing orders and the annual cycle of business, and ensure key statutory registers and records are accurate and accessible. You'll support director/governor induction and assurance requirements, oversee policy management and compliance, lead Foundation Trust governance activity (including elections and member/public engagement meetings), line‑manage colleagues and deputise for senior staff when needed.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent by experience.
* Working knowledge of the NHS or similar large‑scale organisation with a significant public‑facing remit.
Key Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
* Experience of working at the executive or board level, influencing and advising to effect strategic change.
* High level of analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
* Experience of line management or managing a team.
* Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and its infrastructure.
Experience
* Excellent written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills, and experienced minute taker.
* Ability to deal with confidential issues in a professional and sensitive manner.
* Ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery.
* Proficient in the use of board management software.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equalities Statement
We value and respect the diversity employees bring to our workplace. We recruit a workforce that reflects the community we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
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