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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      To work with the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary (AD of CA and CA) and the Trust’s senior leadership to develop and lead on the delivery of the Trust’s governance which will support the delivery of the Trust’s strategy and vision for the future and links with other to improve communications and engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

2.      To be responsible for supporting and delivering the overarching governance arrangements in the Trust.

3.      To deputise for the AD of CA and CS provide high quality advice to senior leaders on governance arrangements including:

•                    Corporate advice on governance

•                    Administration management

•                    Information flow management

4.      The job holder will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the business of the Trust Board and its committees. Providing and maintaining excellent corporate governance procedures covering the business of the Trust Board and the Board Committees.

5.      In the absence of the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary provide advice to the Board and Board Committees on the management arrangement of the meetings and the governance flows

6.      Maintain an effective and efficient system of management that supports all administrations staff within the corporate governance directorate. Lead the management of all administration staff within the corporate governance directorate.

7.      To oversee and be responsible for the Chief Executives Office and all the duties required to ensure the Chair, CEO and DECO have appropriate administrative support

8.      Lead and ensure the duties undertaken by the Corporate Affairs Team and associated teams  are done to statutory and Quality Improvement standards e.g. FOI, Risk

9.      Coordinate and facilitate the delegated administration support in preparation, presenting and distribution and follow up of all administrative related Trust Board and Sub Board committees

10.  Lead and support the co-ordination of the Board to floor Trust Board executive and non-executive directors to ensure equity of provision and reports and to collate the information for sharing with the Nursing and Quality Directorate

11.   Work with other directors and divisions to ensure there is a consistency of understanding the 
governance flows

12.   Provide independent and impartial advice and support to the Chair and NEDs as directed by the 
Deputy Chief Executive and the ADCS&CA.

13.   Support the ADCS&CA in the provision of information related to compliance with legislation including the Code of Governance and Provider Licence. Support the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary in the review of Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation.

14.  Providing specialist advice to the Board of Directors and all staff on corporate governance matters including assessing and recommending courses of action involving complex governance 
issues.

15. Providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, and/or contentious information and utilising 
communication, diplomacy, and negotiation to persuade the Board of Directors and senior 
leaders within the Trust of the importance of governance programmes. 

16.  Presenting complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups including at formal Board-level committees and external meetings.

17.  In collaboration with the ADCS&CA maintaining and updating the terms of reference and cycles 
of business for the committees of the Board of Directors and the Partnership Board and its committees and groups. 

18.  To manage and have oversight of the day to day flow of information within the corporate governance arena, including information due for committees and board, agenda management, 
and report requirements.

19. To work with Directors and their direct reports to ensure information is provided to the corporate 
meetings on a timely basis meeting the governance standards put in place.

20.   The job holder will in conjunction with the ADCS&CS manage the performance and direction of the Corporate Affairs Team and will employ their highly developed and specialist knowledge of 
governance in delivering the highest standards of corporate governance in the Trust, ensuring 
compliance with the regulatory framework, the Provider Licence, relevant legislation. Support 
the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary in the review of Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation.

21.  The job holder will monitor and implement national policies and practices and will support the 
ADCS&CA developing and advising on corporate strategy, change management, and business planning.

22.   Challenge and manage poor financial management and poor use of any resources.

 23.  Ensure that your use of resources is in accordance with AWP Standing Orders and Standing 
Financial Instructions. 

24. Manage and support the Internal and External audit cycle and subsequent outcomes to effective 
delivery.