Job summary
We are seeking a Governance Manager to join our team at the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin (STW) Integrated Care Board (ICB). In this key role, you will support the Head of Governance and Corporate Affairs in ensuring that our governance practices meet the highest standards of integrity, while maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will manage key governance and administrative functions, including overseeing the delivery of executive support. This role also involves managing corporate governance, risks, conflicts of interest, and information governance.
As Governance Manager, you will be a steward of transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making, leading critical governance and administrative functions. In doing so, you will empower teams and stakeholders to act with clarity and purpose, reinforcing our commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for the community.
If you are an experienced professional with a strong background in corporate governance and compliance, this is an excellent opportunity. By fostering collaboration across internal teams, external partners, and key stakeholders, you will be instrumental in driving positive, sustainable change in the healthcare system. Join us in a role that offers challenge, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact.
Main duties of the job
The role of Governance Manager is pivotal within the ICB. The main duties of the role include:
1. Supporting the Head of Governance and Corporate Affairs in ensuring governance practices meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
2. Assisting in the production of key governance documents, including the ICB Constitution, Governance Handbook, and Annual Report.
3. Managing governance-related information asset registers and overseeing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit to ensure compliance.
4. Managing the ICB's processes for conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality, and sponsorship.
5. Maintaining risk management processes, ensuring regular reporting to the Board and Audit Committee.
6. Managing staff, including recruitment, training, appraisals, and work allocation.
7. Coordinating and delivering relevant training on governance, risk management, conflicts of interest, and information governance.
8. Overseeing governance budgets, ensuring value for money and efficient resource allocation.
Person Specification
Desirable
* Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques, and tools, such as Prince 2 Foundation and Microsoft Project.
Essential
* Educated to master's level in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
* Knowledge and expertise of corporate affairs, and governance functions.
* Demonstrated experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
* Experience of managing risks and reporting.
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
NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board
Address
Wellington Civic Offices
Larkin Way, Tan Bank
Wellington
TF1 1LX
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