Main area Managerial / Administrative Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working based on a rota with on site working on average three days per week.) Job ref 321-CORP-7560335-B7
Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Town Headington Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 29/07/2026 23:59
Corporate Governance Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
The Assurance Directorate has an opportunity for an individual to take on the role of Corporate Governance Manager (Band 7). This post-holder will work within the Corporate Governance Team to support the Trust Board and Executive Team on key governance arrangements within an experienced and supportive team.
We are looking for a creative and logical thinker who will bring a proactive and analytical attitude to addressing issues and who is enthusiastic about the efficient and effective operation of governance in a large and complex organisation. If you have excellent communication, administrative, organisational and IT skills, along with the ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative and work proactively with a high degree of professionalism, then we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Corporate Governance Manager plays a key role in ensuring the corporate governance of the Trust is efficiently and effectively run through committee servicing and business management, knowledge and dissemination of best practice, and attention to detail.
Skills and experience
- Experience managing complex processes.
- Confidence servicing high‑level committees to a tight timescale, with initiative when required.
- Team player with ability to build relationships at all levels.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous corporate governance experience in a public sector organisation and a good knowledge of corporate governance best practice are highly desirable.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent
Experience
- A track record of dealing with Corporate Governance and principles of business conduct in a large organisation
- Experience of analysing problems and identifying solutions
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Able to understand and work with the complexities of NHS organisations at Board and strategic level
- Knowledge of corporate governance and best practice
Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the core principles and provide a safe, respectful hiring environment.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
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