Corporate Governance Officer - #144533

The Corporate Governance Officer Will

• support the team in ensuring that the Trust Corporate Governance function is performed to the highest standards in accordance with statutory and legislative requirements
• be responsible for ensuring the Board, its Committees (as determined) and Council of Governors and its Committees are appropriately administrated
• be the primary contact point for the Council of Governors, ensuring information flows and communications are appropriately dealt with
  
  

The post holder will manage the administration of the Council of Governors, committees, and the Annual Members Meeting, ensuring compliance with legal and governance standards. They will organise Governor elections, training, and development programs, maintain governance documents, and act as a communication link between the Trust, Governors, and members. Duties include drafting reports, managing expenses, and supporting the Membership Strategy. For Board and Committees, they will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, draft minutes and reports, track actions, and ensure adherence to governance protocols. Policy management involves maintaining the Trust Policy Index, reviewing policies for alignment with NHS guidelines, and supporting audits and inspections. Additional responsibilities include safeguarding the Trust Seal, maintaining governance information on the website, supporting Non-Executive Director recruitment and induction, and assisting with statutory returns, audits, and governance projects as required by senior leadership

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex

Working In Sussex

• Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns there’s always new experiences to be enjoyed
• Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
• With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK there is plenty of opportunity for adventure
  
  

We’d love you to join our organisation that is rated ‘good’ overall and ‘outstanding’ for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.

Other Key Staff Survey Results Include

• 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
• 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
• 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
  
  

See the attached ‘Partnership Perks’ document for details about our benefits package.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sonia Chandler Job title: Corporate Governance Manager Email address: [email protected]