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 Corporate Governance Manager in corporate governance arrangements, contributing to ensuring the Health Board operates in accordance with statutory regulations. The role promotes appropriate stewardship and governance across the entire organisation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Responsibilities
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Secretarial support:
- Secretaire for designated senior organisational committees and groups
- Manage Health Board’s formal decision and reporting processes
- Facilitate smooth-running meetings by:
- Bringing forward scheduled agenda items
- Compiling and agreeing agendas with Committee/Group Chairs
- Attending meetings (including those outside normal office hours)
- Producing prompt, succinct formal minutes
- Summarising key decisions and actions for dissemination
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Document quality assurance:
- Ensure documentation meets organisational standards with tact and diplomacy
- Maintain information governance standards
- Seek support from senior Corporate Governance (CG) managers for complex/sensitive issues
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Administrative processes:
- Oversee production of high-quality multiple copies of agenda papers
- Manage timely electronic or physical distribution of documents
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Regulatory compliance:
- Ensure BCU’s efficient operation in accordance with statutory and legal provisions
- Design and maintain high-quality record-keeping systems (registers, databases, spreadsheets)
About Working for Our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) offers an exciting opportunity for those seeking challenge, passion for service, or a fresh start. The largest organisation of its type in Wales, we provide primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective care for a population of approximately 700,000 in North Wales.
- Collaborative culture: Commitment to engaged leadership at all levels
- Equality & diversity: Strong emphasis on inclusivity and committed to graduating employer under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
- Full details available on the Trac recruitment portal (via "Apply now" link).
Note: Applications in Welsh are welcome, and those submitted in Welsh will not be disadvantaged.
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- A full Job Description and Person Specification are available in supporting documents or online in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Education to degree level or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Experience
Essential
- Significant previous experience in: NHS or sector administration and/or corporate governance.
- Experience working with Boards, committees, and associated policies/procedures.
Desirable
- Experience in a corporate administration role (either in the NHS or public sector).
- Experience with project work.
- Experience with database systems.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing time demands, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence in communication.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
- Highly organised, with the ability to quickly transition between work areas.
- Ability to act with tact and diplomacy.
Desirable
- Welsh language skills (levels 1–5 in understanding, speaking, reading, writing).
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