Corporate Governance Officer, Band 5

Job summary

The post holder will provide comprehensive corporate secretariat support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and associated Committees and groups, ensuring that governance processes are effective, well organised and delivered in accordance with statutory, regulatory and constitutional requirements.

The post holder will be responsible for the planning and administration of committee business, including agenda preparation, management of meeting papers, production of high-quality minutes and action tracking. They will develop effective working relationships with Board members, Governors, senior managers and external stakeholders, providing professional governance support and advice as required.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Trust Secretary, the post holder will lead the operational management of the Trust's Freedom of Information function. This will include overseeing the end-to-end processing of Freedom of Information requests, providing advice and guidance to staff, monitoring statutory compliance, maintaining the Trust's Publication Scheme, supporting policy development and reporting performance information to senior management and relevant committees.

The post holder will contribute to a broad range of corporate governance activities, including statutory compliance, membership and governor matters, Annual Report production, Fit and Proper Person processes and the maintenance of corporate records and registers.

Main duties of the job

Ability to take meeting minutes at Board/Committee level is a key requirement for this post. The ideal candidate will have experience of producing formal minutes and agendas in a timely and efficient manner, maintaining forward plans and organising efficient and effective meetings.

The ideal candidate will have good communication and interpersonal skills with an excellent command and understanding of English punctuation and grammar. You will be able to effectively communicate with board members, governors, stakeholders and members of the public.

You will have experience of managing staff and/or will have experience of providing training and guidance to junior colleagues and are looking to progress to a supervisory / management role.

You will have a good understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and a clear understanding of the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.

You will have a proven ability to plan, organise and coordinate complex activities and programmes of work. You will have experience of undertaking research and presenting results. You will have the ability to prioritise your own workload and work to deadlines.

The ideal candidate will be computer literate, with experience of using Microsoft Office packages including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Diary management.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities, and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0586

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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