Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer - NHS

Role: Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer
Contract Length: 3 months
Location: Hybrid/Shrewsbury - 3 days per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Negotiable

Spinwell is recruiting for a Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPUTY GROUP CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER

The Deputy Group Chief Governance Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for supporting the development and delivery of an integrated governance framework across the Group.

The post holder will work across two statutory NHS organisations, ensuring robust governance arrangements support effective decision‑making, accountability, assurance and continuous improvement at both organisational and Group level.

As deputy to the Group Chief Governance Officer, the post holder will provide strategic leadership across the full portfolio, including Board Governance, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Freedom to Speak Up, Information Governance, Data Protection, Information Risk Management and associated assurance functions. The role will also lead the governance and delivery oversight other strategic Group programmes as required.

The post holder will play a key role in establishing and embedding governance structures, processes and behaviours that support the Group's ambitions whilst maintaining the statutory responsibilities, regulatory obligations and accountability of each organisation.

Working closely with the Group Chair, Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, regulators and system partners, the post holder will help create a culture of transparency, collaboration, learning and effective stewardship across the Group.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE DEPUTY GROUP CHIEF GOVERNANCE OFFICER

• Chartered Governance Institute Qualifying Programme qualification and/or Masters level qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Significant senior leadership experience within governance, corporate affairs, risk, assurance or a related function within the NHS
• Demonstrable experience of advising Boards, Committees, Chairs and Executive Directors on governance, risk and regulatory matters
• Experience of developing, implementing and improving governance and assurance frameworks
• Experience of leading teams and delivering complex programmes of work through others
• Experience of working across organisational boundaries and building effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong understanding of NHS governance, accountability and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of risk management, Board Assurance Frameworks and organisational assurance processes
• Knowledge of information governance, data protection and information risk management principles
• Understanding of Freedom to Speak Up principles and the importance of fostering a culture of openness and learning
• Ability to provide strategic leadership, influence decision - making and deliver results in a complex and evolving environment.
• Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear advice and recommendations
• Demonstrates sound judgement, personal credibility and the highest standards of integrity
• Resilient, collaborative and able to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Outstanding leadership and people management skills
• Ability to provide credible strategic advice and constructive challenge to Boards and Executive teams
• Ability to interpret and communicate highly complex governance, legal, regulatory and organisational issues
• Strong analytical and problem - solving skills
• Excellent report -writing and presentation skills
• Ability to develop effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling highly sensitive matters
• Ability to lead across organisational boundaries and through matrix arrangements

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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