PE Global
Director of Corporate Governance
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PE Global Recruitment for Director of Corporate Governance
PE Global are currently recruiting for a Director of Corporate Governance for a permanent role within an NHS Trust in Essex.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this pivotal Board-level role will provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Trust's governance, accountability, risk, and decision-making arrangements.
As the Trust's most senior governance professional, you will act as a trusted adviser to the Chair, Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Board Committees, ensuring governance arrangements support the successful delivery of strategic objectives while maintaining the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and accountability.
Main Duties of the Job
This is a high-profile leadership position responsible for:
- Leading the Trust's corporate governance strategy and governance framework.
- Providing expert advice on governance, accountability, constitutional compliance, and Board effectiveness.
- Leading the development and oversight of the Board Assurance Framework and governance systems.
- Supporting effective decision-making, organisational accountability, and regulatory compliance.
- Leading the Corporate Governance and Executive Assistant functions.
- Acting as the Trust's senior lead for Information Governance, including data protection, records management, information security, and Freedom of Information compliance.
- Providing objective challenge and assurance to Board members and senior leaders on governance and risk matters.
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Requirements
- Master's degree or equivalent level experience gained through senior governance leadership roles.
- Professional qualification in governance, law, company secretariat, public administration or related field.
- Extensive experience advising Boards, Chairs, Chief Executives and Executive teams on governance and accountability matters.
- Significant senior leadership experience within a large and complex organisation.
- Experience leading corporate governance, assurance, compliance, or company secretariat functions.
- Expertise in governance frameworks, risk management, Board assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Outstanding communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to provide independent judgement, constructive challenge, and strategic leadership.
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Desirable
- Chartered Governance Institute (CGIUKI) qualification or equivalent
- Leadership, risk management or information governance qualification
Application
Interested candidates should submit an up-to-date CV.
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