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Head of governance and risk

Royston
East of England Ambulance Service
Head of governance
Posted: 18 August
Offer description

EEAST is a great place to work, great people, great career opportunities and a career that can take you anywhere. No two days are the same, if you are looking for a varied and supportive environment EEAST can offer you that and more!

Hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work:

-Great employee benefits:

-Our equality networks:

-Our vision & values:

Before you apply, please visit our how to apply page for full guidance:

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Job overview

The postholder will play a critical role in leading and transforming Governanceand Riskproceduressothatwecanmakewell-informeddecisionsbased onverifiableevidence.

Theywillactas subject advisortotheTruston all aspects of Corporate Governance, regulation and legislation, to drive continuous improvement and compliance and support the Trust to operate at the highest standards in relation to openness, transparency and commitment to a collaborative and compassionate culture.

Main duties of the job

·Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees and between senior management, non-executive directors.

·Supporting and ensuring governance arrangements are formally reviewed and up to date.

·Supporting and ensuring arrangements are in place for the regular evaluation of the effectiveness and performance of the Board of Directors incorporating a range of methods including self-assessment and independent reviews.

·Supporting updates and reviews on statutory documents.

·Ensuring that the Trust fully complies with best practice around the Fit and Proper Persons test for all Directors.

·Support production of annual reports and AGM

·Supporting review on governance assurance groups.

·Reviewing processes for induction and professional development of the Directors.

·Review stems in place for escalation and oversight from point of care to the Board to ensure effective line of sight to the Board of Directors.

·Supporting, updating and coordination of governance training delivery.

·Ensuring all governance related policies and strategies are up to date. Monitor effectiveness of such policies, taking steps to address any areas of non-compliance/concerns

Working for our organisation

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.

The East of England offers a unique blend of innovation and opportunity, surrounded by picturesque countryside, historic towns, and quick access to both the bustling capital and serene coastlines.

At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

1. Educated to Master’s Degree Level or with a comparable work experience.
2. Evidence of Continuous Professional Development

Desirable criteria

3. Chartered Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators or equivalent/ICSA qualification
4. Management qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

5. Experience of leading, managing and motivating staff to constantly achieve excellent results
6. Experience in a senior Governance Risk role

Desirable criteria

7. Experience of procuring and using web-based tools supporting Boards (eg Board Packs)

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

8. Evidence of working at senior management level, managing and motivating staff

Desirable criteria

9. Experience in the NHS provider setting or in an NHS organisation of comparable complexity

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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.

All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.

Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.

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