Job summary We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Assistant Company Secretary to join our Company Secretariat team on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract or secondment opportunity. The role will have flexibility to combine home and office working. The successful candidate will combine an excellent knowledge of corporate governance, legislation and regulation, with exceptional communication and organisational skills. The post holder together with the Director of Corporate Affairs have specific responsibilities to ensure the Council of Governors, the Trust Board and its committees operate smoothly and effectively whilst contributing to establishing and maintaining corporate governance processes at the highest standards of probity and in accordance align with regulatory and legislative requirements. Main duties of the job You will assist the Director of Corporate Affairs with the oversight and monitoring of the Trust's governance procedures to ensure the Trust complies with the statutory requirements of health service legislation, the terms of its authorisation and complies with best practice, as detailed in the Foundation Trust Code of Governance. Support and when required deputise for the Director of Corporate Affairs in providing the necessary governance expertise to ensure that the Trust complies with relevant legislation and guidance issued by NHS Improvement, Department of Health and other regulatory bodies. To provide the full range of professional assistance to the Director of Corporate Affairs, in support of the administration of the Trust's corporate governance agenda. The post holder will ensure that the Council of Governors, the Trust Board and its committees operate smoothly and effectively. Together with the Director of Corporate Affairs they will ensure that all corporate governance activities are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to regulatory and legislative requirements. The post holder is required to work under their own authority and initiative, planning and prioritising their own time to ensure that deadlines are met. The post holder must be able to embrace working in a dynamic and demanding office environment. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnelworkingalongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. Working for our organisation Annual progression within pay band NHS employees will be eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing with service. Personal and professional development and training opportunities. Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. Access to occupational health and counselling services. Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum incl HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 151-SR-HS01-B Job locations Heatherwood Hospital Ascot SL5 8AA Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities. Previous applicants need not apply. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities. Previous applicants need not apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to a degree level or equivalent Desirable Project management qualification such as PRINCE II or equivalent Chartered Governance Institute qualification Experience / Essential Essential Previous relevant experience in a Board level Company Secretary role or corporate governance administration Knowledge and understanding of corporate governance conduct principles, legislation Experience of working within an organisation under public and political scrutiny Significant experience of Board level and corporate governance systems and processes Experience in writing papers for senior level, internal and external audiences Desirable Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and its infrastructure, the role of NHS Foundation Trusts and the regulation thereof Experience of line management of staff Skills/Knowledge/Essential Essential Good political awareness, influencing, negotiation and a conflict management skills both within and outside an organisation Strong IT skills (able to manipulate and present complex data in an intelligent manner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to a degree level or equivalent Desirable Project management qualification such as PRINCE II or equivalent Chartered Governance Institute qualification Experience / Essential Essential Previous relevant experience in a Board level Company Secretary role or corporate governance administration Knowledge and understanding of corporate governance conduct principles, legislation Experience of working within an organisation under public and political scrutiny Significant experience of Board level and corporate governance systems and processes Experience in writing papers for senior level, internal and external audiences Desirable Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and its infrastructure, the role of NHS Foundation Trusts and the regulation thereof Experience of line management of staff Skills/Knowledge/Essential Essential Good political awareness, influencing, negotiation and a conflict management skills both within and outside an organisation Strong IT skills (able to manipulate and present complex data in an intelligent manner 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Heatherwood Hospital Ascot SL5 8AA Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)