Director of Corporate Affairs

Band 9
Salary: £91,004 - £104,927 per annum
Job ref: 218-JM-AC-B9-3198126

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is one of the largest and most successful hospitals in the region offering both general and specialist services across our two hospital sites, University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby. In February 2020, the Trust received an overall rating of ‘Good’ from the Care Quality Commission. This was achieved through hard work and commitment from all of our staff. The COVID 19 pandemic has been challenging for the whole NHS but we are proud of our track record over this time. We were honoured to be part of history, with the Trust administering the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of clinical trials anywhere in the world and playing a pivotal role in the biggest vaccination campaign in NHS history. The Trust was also recognised this year when we were chosen on behalf of the NHS for a six-part BBC Hospital programme to showcase the NHS response.

Join us in our exciting journey in delivering world class services whilst being part a passionate and talented team with the opportunity to access a wide range of learning and development support and training.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

As Director of Corporate Affairs (DOCA), you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Chair ensuring the Trust has an integrated corporate governance structure with robust policies and procedures in place.

You will lead the Information Governance function and undertake the role of Deputy Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and support the Chief Executive Officer in their Accountable Officer responsibilities to maintain the highest standards of prudence, propriety and regularity.

Acting as the Company Secretary you will provide senior expertise to the Chief Executive Officer and Chair in ensuring legal, constitutional and regularity compliance. You will manage Trust Board processes and committee management providing expert guidance/advice and support to Executive and Non-Executive board members.

You will hold responsibility for ensuring that the annual report and accounts are available for public inspection and that the Trust publishes appropriate registers of interests and hospitality in line with national requirements.

As an influential leader, you will have an excellent track record in leadership and management at a senior level and have worked at Director level in a large complex organisation. You will hold a master’s degree or have an equivalent level of senior experience working as a Company Secretary in a large or complex organisation. Extensive corporate governance and proven leadership experience is essential with highly developed communication and influencing skills combined with excellent political awareness.

In return we can offer a unique opportunity to be part of an experienced and ambitious Leadership Team within an innovative organisation.

To arrange an informal discussion with Mo Hussain, Chief Quality Officer, please contact us on 024 7696 7602.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday 17 June 2021.

Interview date: Friday 9 July 2021.