Corporate Governance Officer

The postholder will work as part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group Corporate Governance Team, led by the Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer & Company Secretary, supporting the delivery of effective corporate governance across the Group and its constituent Trusts. Reporting to the Group Associate Director of Corporate Governance and Deputy Company Secretary, the postholder will help ensure the Group meets its statutory, regulatory and organisational governance requirements through the provision of high-quality governance and secretariat support. The role will support central governance functions across the Group, including Group-level committees, statutory and regulatory processes, Council of Governors business and Non-Executive Director engagement activity. The postholder will coordinate meetings and events, manage agendas and meeting papers, produce accurate minutes, maintain action and assurance trackers, and ensure governance processes operate in line with agreed frameworks, policies and procedures. Working closely with senior leaders, Non-Executive Directors, Governors and colleagues across Corporate Affairs and wider corporate services, the postholder will act as a key point of contact for governance matters, ensuring information is handled with professionalism, accuracy and confidentiality. The role will also support internal and external audits and reviews, contribute to governance projects and policy development, and assist with the continuous improvement of governance processes across the Group. The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, be confident using a range of information technology systems, and be able to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. Whilst working as part of a collaborative team, the postholder will be expected to work proactively and with a high degree of autonomy to ensure effective delivery of governance support. For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description.