Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Company Secretary
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Deputy Company Secretary to join our Corporate Affairs Directorate. This is a senior leadership role at the heart of one of the world’s most respected paediatric hospitals, offering a unique opportunity to shape and support the governance of a complex and high-profile NHS Foundation Trust.
Role Overview
As Deputy Company Secretary, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Trust’s corporate governance framework is robust, effective, and compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will work closely with the Company Secretary, Trust Board, Council of Governors, and Executive Team to provide expert advice and support on all matters of governance. This includes:
- Preparing and managing Council, Board, and committee meetings
- Advising on constitutional and regulatory compliance
- Leading on the production of the Trust’s Annual Report
You will also deputise for the Company Secretary as required, including acting as secretary to the Trust Board and key committees. The role involves managing the Head of Corporate Governance and overseeing the delivery of governance services across the organisation. You will lead on the recruitment and development of Non-Executive Directors, oversee elections to the Council of Governors, and ensure the Trust’s policies and assurance processes are up to date and effective.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications and Experience
This is a role for a qualified Chartered Secretary or equivalent professional with significant experience in a senior governance role, ideally within the NHS or a similarly complex public sector environment. You will bring:
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills
- A deep understanding of corporate governance
- A commitment to upholding the highest standards of probity and transparency
Our Culture
At GOSH, we are proud of our inclusive and values-driven culture. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our Always Values – Always Welcoming, Always Helpful, Always Expert, and Always One Team – guide everything we do.
Work Requirements
The role will require the successful candidate to be on site at GOSH for at least 3 days a week.
Recruitment Process
As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a 60-90 minute face-to-face assessment before the interview stage. Candidates will be presented with 3-4 scenarios and asked to discuss their approach. Further details will be provided closer to the assessment date.
Equality and Diversity
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination. We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Anna Ferrant
- Job title: Company Secretary
- Email address: Anna.Ferrant@gosh.nhs.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location