Director of Corporate Governance

Director of Corporate Governance

Band 9 | NHS

Salary: £115,052 - £132,053 per annum

Location: Essex (3 days a week onsite)

We are supporting an NHS organisation seeking Band 9Director of Corporate Governance. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will provide expert leadership across corporate governance, Board assurance, risk management, compliance, and information governance. Acting as a trusted adviser to the Chair, Chief Executive and Board, you will ensure the Trust maintains the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's corporate governance framework and strategy.
• Provide expert advice on governance, compliance, and Board effectiveness.
• Oversee the Board Assurance Framework and governance systems.
• Lead the Corporate Governance and Executive Assistant functions.
• Act as the Trust's senior lead for Information Governance, including Data Protection, Information Security and FOI.
• Provide strategic assurance and constructive challenge on governance and risk matters.

About You

You will have:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a large, complex organisation.
• Extensive experience advising Boards, Chairs, Chief Executives and Executive teams.
• Expertise in governance, assurance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant professional qualification and Master's degree (or equivalent experience).