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Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate Governance Officer
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Grade: Band 5 - (pending final job grading)
Base: Across site working, between Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth and St Mary's Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about supporting good governance? We are looking for a Corporate Governance Officer to join our Board Secretariat team, providing a high-quality corporate secretariat service across Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of two NHS organisations, supporting Boards, Committees and Executive teams to ensure effective decision-making and the highest standards of corporate governance. You will play a key role in coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and papers, producing high-quality minutes, tracking actions, and supporting the delivery of key governance programmes and annual statutory processes.
About us
Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both organisation. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2591V
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior leaders, you will build strong professional relationships and provide expert administrative and governance support across a wide range of complex and high-profile activities.
We are looking for someone with experience of servicing committees or senior-level meetings, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of corporate governance principles and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service are essential.
In return, you will gain valuable exposure to senior leadership and Board-level decision making, while contributing to the effective governance and success of two ambitious NHS organisations.
If you thrive on organisation, enjoy working with senior stakeholders and want to make a meaningful contribution to the governance of NHS services, we would love to hear from you.
Please see enclosed Job Descriptionfor further role responsibilities.
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working closely with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior leaders, you will build strong professional relationships and provide expert administrative and governance support across a wide range of complex and high-profile activities.
We are looking for someone with experience of servicing committees or senior-level meetings, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of corporate governance principles and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service are essential.
In return, you will gain valuable exposure to senior leadership and Board-level decision making, while contributing to the effective governance and success of two ambitious NHS organisations.
If you thrive on organisation, enjoy working with senior stakeholders and want to make a meaningful contribution to the governance of NHS services, we would love to hear from you.
Please see enclosed Job Descriptionfor further role responsibilities.
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of committee meeting administration and management
- Experience of arranging complex meetings and working with senior managers
- Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with Directors, senior leaders and other key personnel
- Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Corporate Secretariat function or associated role
- Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable strong knowledge of good corporate governance practice
- Demonstrable understanding of Committees and governance frameworks
- Ability to deliver multiple objectives concurrently
- IT experience and advanced analytical skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of effective governance practice in healthcare
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of Committee work and governance structures
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of committee meeting administration and management
- Experience of arranging complex meetings and working with senior managers
- Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence
- Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with Directors, senior leaders and other key personnel
- Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Corporate Secretariat function or associated role
- Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making
Additional criteria
Essential
- Demonstrable strong knowledge of good corporate governance practice
- Demonstrable understanding of Committees and governance frameworks
- Ability to deliver multiple objectives concurrently
- IT experience and advanced analytical skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge of effective governance practice in healthcare
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of Committee work and governance structures
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Group Director of Corporate Governance
Lauren Wagner
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2591V
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
United Kingdom
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