Job summary The postholder will provide a highly effective and supportive role to the Corporate Governance Manager, the Head of Corporate Affairs and Director of Corporate Governance delivering a range of responsibilities. Their day-to-day remit will see them working closely with executive directors and delivery units in the delivery of their function which will involve providing specialist support to administer senior committees and groups (to facilitate the smooth operation of the health board's formal decision and reporting processes) ensuring that minutes, register returns and papers are completed, stored and distributed appropriately, and that due diligence is applied to all transactions. The postholder will also assist in preparation of information for the organisational annual report and annual public meetings. They will oversee various elements of compliance with standing orders including, and entries into the gifts and hospitality register and declarations of interest register. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Act as secretariat for designated senior organisational committee, groups and boards. The postholder will support the management of the health board's formal decision and reporting processes ensuring the smooth running of all such meetings by bringing forward scheduled agenda items, compiling and agreeing the agenda with the chair of the committee, attending such meetings (including some that may take place out of normal office hours) to produce prompt succinct formal minutes and summarising key decisions/actions for dissemination. The postholder will be responsible for the processes in operation to produce high quality multiple copies of agenda papers and the appropriate sharing of such papers either electronically or in hard copy format in a timely manner. Co-ordinate the gathering of a range of information some of which may be highly sensitive/ complex in nature in order to produce a succinct summary of issues in the form of minutes and reports for senior committees and groups. About us If you relish a challenge, and have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' Scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 03 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 050-AC232-0425 Job locations Carlton Court Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park St Asaph LL17 0JA Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full Job description and full Person Specification attached in the supporting documents or click "Apply now" to view them in TRAC Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full Job description and full Person Specification attached in the supporting documents or click "Apply now" to view them in TRAC Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree or equivalent oPostgraduate diploma or equivalent Knowledge and Understanding Essential oExperience in a corporate governance role either working within board and committee structures or programme/project boards. Experience Essential oDemonstrable experience as a policy professional providing advice and influencing senior stakeholders oProven track record of writing policy briefings, reports and presenting findings to differing audiences oFamiliarity with health policy and a comprehensive understanding of NHS structures, policy, and strategy oSkilled in addressing controversial/ethical issues sensitively oExperience of working within the health arena oExperience of delivering change effectively including guiding others to cope with operating in an agile, changing environment and dealing with opposition to change. oStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel with an ability to use databases to provide management recording and evaluation information oProven ability to take a strategic view oGood understanding of the NHS and its strategic aims oGood understanding of the challenges faced by the NHS Skills and Attributes Essential oKnowledge of policy issues affecting NHS Wales; oKnowledge of corporate governance agenda; oStaff management skills; oOrganisational skills; oCommunication skills at the highest level - verbal and written; oAbility to use full Microsoft office suite; oAbility to create succinct formal minutes; oAbility to work unsupervised, making appropriate judgements/decisions; oAbility to meet deadlines/targets; oCapacity to concentrate for long periods of time. Other Essential oAbility to travel across sites within the Health Board and wider geographic area oRequirement to attend meetings outside of normal working hours, across the Health Board geography and outside of North Wales. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree or equivalent oPostgraduate diploma or equivalent Knowledge and Understanding Essential oExperience in a corporate governance role either working within board and committee structures or programme/project boards. Experience Essential oDemonstrable experience as a policy professional providing advice and influencing senior stakeholders oProven track record of writing policy briefings, reports and presenting findings to differing audiences oFamiliarity with health policy and a comprehensive understanding of NHS structures, policy, and strategy oSkilled in addressing controversial/ethical issues sensitively oExperience of working within the health arena oExperience of delivering change effectively including guiding others to cope with operating in an agile, changing environment and dealing with opposition to change. oStrong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel with an ability to use databases to provide management recording and evaluation information oProven ability to take a strategic view oGood understanding of the NHS and its strategic aims oGood understanding of the challenges faced by the NHS Skills and Attributes Essential oKnowledge of policy issues affecting NHS Wales; oKnowledge of corporate governance agenda; oStaff management skills; oOrganisational skills; oCommunication skills at the highest level - verbal and written; oAbility to use full Microsoft office suite; oAbility to create succinct formal minutes; oAbility to work unsupervised, making appropriate judgements/decisions; oAbility to meet deadlines/targets; oCapacity to concentrate for long periods of time. Other Essential oAbility to travel across sites within the Health Board and wider geographic area oRequirement to attend meetings outside of normal working hours, across the Health Board geography and outside of North Wales. 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Carlton Court Carlton Court, St Asaph Business Park St Asaph LL17 0JA Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)