Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience
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Job overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Governance Officer. This pivotal role plays an integral part in ensuring the smooth operation and effective oversight of the organisation's governance framework. The Governance Officer will be responsible for providing critical support to the administration of board committees, ensuring that these committees function efficiently and in full alignment with the organisation's overarching strategic goals.
In this role, you will take on a variety of tasks that are crucial to maintaining the effectiveness of governance processes, including coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and assisting with the implementation of governance policies. Your contributions will help ensure that the board and its committees are well-organised, compliant with regulatory requirements, and positioned to make informed decisions that drive the organisation forward. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where your attention to detail and strong organisational skills will play a key role in supporting the long-term success of the organisation.
The base for this role is County Hall, Norwich.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to key governance bodies, including the Board of Directors, Board Committees, Council of Governors, Annual General Meeting, Annual Members Meeting, and other governance entities.
* Ensure the effective operation of board committees, supporting decision-making processes and maintaining alignment with the organisation's goals.
* Prepare agendas, reports, and documentation, and ensure that all meetings are conducted smoothly and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Support the development and implementation of governance policies and practices to maintain transparency, accountability, and operational excellence.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Some of the benefits you can expect:
* NHS pension
* a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
* career progression
* starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
* staff physio service
* NHS discounts and many more.
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Law, Public Policy) or equivalent experience.
* Minute taking qualification or similar experience
Desirable criteria
* Professional governance qualification (e.g., ICSA) is desirable.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience in a governance or corporate management role within a public sector or not-for-profit organisation.
* Experience in supporting senior management and/or board-level committees.
Desirable criteria
* Familiarity with risk management and internal audit processes.
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding of corporate governance principles and practices.
* Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements related to governance.
* Awareness of public sector governance frameworks, including the NHS or similar organisations.
YOUR APPLICATION
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post may be 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.
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