Director of Corporate Governance (Band 8d)NHS

Job summary

We are looking for a values-led Director of Corporate Governance and Trust Secretary to provide expert, independent advice to the Chair, Chief Executive, Board and Council of Governors. You will strengthen governance and assurance, support effective and transparent decision-making, and lead the Corporate Governance and Secretariat function.

You will bring senior governance leadership experience from the NHS or another complex, regulated organisation, together with sound judgement, integrity and the confidence to offer constructive challenge. You will have experience of advising Boards, improving governance frameworks and leading teams. You will hold a Chartered Institute of Governance qualification or a master's-level qualification, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.

We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and particularly encourage applications from those currently under-represented in senior NHS leadership. We also value relevant, transferable expertise gained in other complex or regulated sectors.

If you share our commitment to excellent governance and inclusive leadership, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Interviews will take place for this role w/c 23rd November 2026.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Corporate Governance is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Trust governance framework, ensuring the Board of Directors and its committees operate effectively, lawfully and in accordance with NHS standards and best practice.

The postholder acts as the Trust Secretary providing independent expert advice to the Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Trust Board on all issues relating to corporate governance, constitutional matters and Board effectiveness.

The postholder is responsible for ensuring the Trust has robust governance, assurance and decision-making arrangements that support high-quality patient and organisational performance.

The postholder is responsible for the Executive administration support to the Executive Team and associated corporate functions.

Job description

Please see attached job description and person specification.

We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We also welcome conversations about flexible working, subject to service needs.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.