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NHS Highland is embarking on an exciting new chapter following a comprehensive service redesign, and we are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Corporate Governance Service as Deputy Head of Corporate Governance. In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Corporate Governance and lead the Corporate Administration team, contributing to the delivery of high quality governance across the organisation. You will work closely with the Board and Executive team, ensuring that Board and Committee meetings are conducted efficiently, accurately recorded, and that both Executive and Non‑Executive Directors receive the guidance and support they need.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Overseeing the management of Level 2 corporate risk registers.
* Supporting the development and implementation of the Board’s Performance Management System.
* Collaborating with corporate directorates and operational units to embed performance management across NHS Highland.
* Integrating diverse performance data into a unified framework of Key Performance Indicators aligned with strategic and operational goals, in partnership with the Head of Strategy and Planning.
We Are Looking For a Committed Professional With
* A degree or equivalent qualifications/experience.
* Strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
* A passion for innovation, continuous organisational improvement, and team development.
* Previous experience in a Board Secretary or similar governance related role (desirable).
This is a unique opportunity to act as an autonomous advisor on corporate governance and risk for NHS Highland. The role demands advanced theoretical and practical expertise, with the ability to make informed decisions involving complex and multifaceted issues through analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of various options.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of governance at NHS Highland, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information please contact Dominic Watson, Head of Corporate Governance
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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