Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Corporate Governance Officer
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Corporate Governance Officer
Corporate Governance Officer
Job Overview
The Corporate Governance Officer supports the Head of Corporate Governance and the Corporate Governance Manager in ensuring the Health Board operates in accordance with statutory regulations, maintaining robust corporate governance across the organisation.
fluency in Welsh is desirable for this role; both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
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Committee Secretariat & Meetings Support
- Act as secretariat for designated senior organisational committees and groups.
- Manage formal decision-making and reporting processes, including:
- Composing agendas, agreeing them with committee chairs.
- Attending meetings (including those outside normal office hours).
- Drafting prompt, succinct, and polished minutes of proceedings.
- Summarising key decisions/actions for dissemination across the organisation.
- Ensuring documentation adheres to quality standards and reputational safeguards through stewardship, tact, and diplomacy.
- Handle sensitive or complex issues with guidance from senior governance managers where needed.
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Administrative & Compliance Support
- Coordinate and maintain high-quality record-keeping systems, including:
- Registers, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Facilitate publication and distribution of agenda papers in timely (digital or hard-copy) formats.
- Coordinate and maintain high-quality record-keeping systems, including:
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- Compliance & Efficiency
- Ensure the Health Board operates in line with statutory and legal provisions.
- Oversee processes for administrative excellence and delegated responsibilities.
Working for BCUHB (Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board)
At BCUHB, we pride ourselves on being the largest health organisation in Wales, serving over 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team to make a difference with a fresh start, passionate people, and a culture of continuous support.
Our leadership ethos cultivates an engaged workplace, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We proudly participate in the Disability Confident Employer scheme, encouraging outstanding candidates from all backgrounds.
Successful applicants will receive recruitment updates via the email address provided on the application.
Multilingual Applications: Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English submissions.
Note: For a comprehensive [Job Description](###(link provided in "Apply Now")) and full suitability criteria, please review the person specification.
Person Specification
Requirements
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Essential:
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience/qualifications.
- Desirable:
- Recent evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Experience
- Essential:
- Proven experience in administration and corporate governance, preferably within the NHS or public sector.
- Familiarity with Board structures, committee operations, and associated policies/procedures.
- Desirable:
- Prior experience in corporate administration (NHS/public sector).
- Experience in project management and/or hardware integrated database systems.
Skills & Attributes
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Essential:
- Strong task prioritisation and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Tact and diplomacy in maintaining professional standards.
- A competent, confident communicator versed in directing interactions and scrutiny.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office and advanced IT systems.
- Highly organised, with adaptability to manage competing responsibilities across multiple projects.
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Desirable:
- Intermediate to advanced Welsh language skills (Levels 1–5 in spoken, written, and reading comprehension).
Further details available in the fully-scoped Talent Acquisition portal or linked documents.
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