Job summary NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB are offering an exciting opportunity for either an already qualified governance professional with a good understanding of risk management, freedom of information and process and control, or an individual who has the aptitude, ability, transferrable skills and experience with the desire to be trained, to become an integral part of the Corporate Governance Team. This role offers the chance to work closely with all teams and disciplines across the ICB, and to further develop your management capabilities, key skills and knowledge in governance. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a unique and varied role, which will support the right candidate to pursue a governance career should they wish. Main duties of the job The job will include drafting reports, production of Board-level minutes and action notes, as well as action point / action plan tracking, including chasing up actions and deadlines as required. You will be responsible for promoting and facilitating the development of effective governance, freedom of information practices and risk and assurance across the Integrated Care Board Directorate Teams. The post holder will be a positive role model, and have a broad knowledge and technical understanding of good governance, have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work on their own initiative. Providing cross cover arrangements for the team for annual leave and sickness as the business needs require. About us NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care Board is the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning and delivering health and care services for the communities of Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West. We work collaboratively with partner organisations including local government, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, and people and communities across the BOB Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS). Our key priorities are to increase healthy life expectancy and reduce health inequalities for the 1.7 million people who live in our communities. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best employers are those that reflect the communities they serve. We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and particularly encourage applications from women, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBT communities, younger candidates and from people with lived experience of disability, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles. Our Values are: Respectful we are inclusive Impactful we make a difference Integrity we are kind and fair Leadership we encourage leadership Collaborative we work together in a positive way Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number D9482-ICB-5711TG Job locations Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Bath Road Reading RG30 2BA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is accountable to the Senior Corporate Governance Manager for the delivery of an effective Corporate Governance and Freedom of Information function across BOB ICB. They will be expected to: Provide high quality project, service, initiative and administrative support including minute taking, report writing and ensuring analysis is correctly summarised. Work under the direction of the Senior Corporate Governance Manager to receive and resolve information requests and support reporting cycles of key governance matters in line with local and national procedures and legislation. Oversee supervision of Corporate Governance FOI Officer and support their work as necessary under the direction of the Senior Governance Manager. Deputise for the Corporate Governance Assistant Manager as necessary by supporting deadlines for papers and/or attending meetings or as directed by the Senior Governance Manager. The post holder will be adaptable and support a range of corporate governance functions, not limited to conflicts of interest, risk management; legal requests and frameworks; oversight of policy management and maintenance. The post holder will undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery. The post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of projects, services, and initiatives. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. This post is one of continual development. The job description is intended as a guide to the key responsibilities and duties of the post, this is not inclusive of all duties and the postholder may be required to provide additional support at the request of the Director of Governance. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is accountable to the Senior Corporate Governance Manager for the delivery of an effective Corporate Governance and Freedom of Information function across BOB ICB. They will be expected to: Provide high quality project, service, initiative and administrative support including minute taking, report writing and ensuring analysis is correctly summarised. Work under the direction of the Senior Corporate Governance Manager to receive and resolve information requests and support reporting cycles of key governance matters in line with local and national procedures and legislation. Oversee supervision of Corporate Governance FOI Officer and support their work as necessary under the direction of the Senior Governance Manager. Deputise for the Corporate Governance Assistant Manager as necessary by supporting deadlines for papers and/or attending meetings or as directed by the Senior Governance Manager. The post holder will be adaptable and support a range of corporate governance functions, not limited to conflicts of interest, risk management; legal requests and frameworks; oversight of policy management and maintenance. The post holder will undertake reporting and analysis of information to support delivery. The post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of projects, services, and initiatives. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. This post is one of continual development. The job description is intended as a guide to the key responsibilities and duties of the post, this is not inclusive of all duties and the postholder may be required to provide additional support at the request of the Director of Governance. Person Specification Management Skills Essential Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Desirable Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise. Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis. Knowledge of FOI and EIR legislation. Desirable Basic knowledge of project principles. Previously worked in similar position within the public sector. ECDL. Knowledge and or qualification in FOI/EIR and GDPR, Data Protection Act. Communication skills Essential Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills. Desirable Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills. Planning Skills Essential Skills for supporting project management. Person Specification Management Skills Essential Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets. Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area. Analytical Essential Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Desirable Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise. Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis. Knowledge of FOI and EIR legislation. Desirable Basic knowledge of project principles. Previously worked in similar position within the public sector. ECDL. Knowledge and or qualification in FOI/EIR and GDPR, Data Protection Act. Communication skills Essential Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills. Desirable Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills. Planning Skills Essential Skills for supporting project management. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB Address Unipart Group Of Companies Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2PG Employer's website https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)