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Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of the relevant legislation (Data Protection, Freedom of Information Act, Human Rights Act, NHS Act 2012, Bribery Act).
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Knowledge and experience of NHS regulatory frameworks e.g. NHS England, Care Quality Commission.
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Understanding of the NHS and current policy framework.
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Knowledge of the Companies Act.
- Experience
Considerable experience of working at Board and senior level in a substantial complex public sector organisation.
- Experience
Considerable experience of dealing with senior external stakeholders and confidently representing a public sector or commercial body.
- Experience
A track record of dealing with Corporate Governance and principles of business conduct
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Experience of working with / implementing Corporate Governance, regulations and statute in the public sector
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Experience of accessing legal advice and acting as the primary point of contact for legal advice to the Trust.
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Experience of managing Freedom of Information function.
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Experience of interpreting national policy.
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Track record of advising Boards on corporate responsibility and liability.
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Managing and successfully influencing internal stakeholders from junior to senior level, including Executive and Non-Executive Directors to the Trust Board.
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Managing and influencing corporate agendas.
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Leading organisational change.
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Experience of developing and implementing organisational functions or strategies for Corporate Governance.
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Implementing robust systems of internal control to support corporate governance
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters level and/or equivalent experience working at this level.
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Evidence of continuing professional development / accreditation and learning.
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Extensive specialist knowledge of corporate governance/risk management and assurance reporting statutory and regulatory.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Have a deep understanding of Advanced Trust status requirements and the application process.
- Experience
Substantial experience as a company secretary of an organisation with significant commercial dealings or Foundation Trust setting.
- Experience
Experience of deputising for Board level directors
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Media training, media experience
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Experience of public speaking / presentations to wide audiences.
- Qualifications
Associate or Fellow Membership of the Chartered Governance Institute (CGI).
Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Skilled Worker sponsorship will be assigned in line with Trust procedure. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
If you are an accomplished governance professional seeking an opportunity to make a significant organisational impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (CCC) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Corporate Governance to provide strategic leadership and expert advice across corporate governance, Board assurance and risk.
CCC is an ambitious specialist cancer centre delivering non-surgical oncology services to a population of 2.7 million. Guided by our new five-year strategy, we are committed to improving patient outcomes and experience through collaboration and partnership working.
Working at the heart of the organisation, you will ensure that the Board and senior leaders have the governance, assurance and insight required to make effective decisions and deliver our strategic ambitions.
This influential senior leadership role offers the opportunity to shape modern, proportionate governance arrangements and support CCC’s Advanced Foundation Trust application in quarter four of 2026/27.
Main duties of the job
The role
You will:
- Act as a trusted adviser to the Chief Executive, Chair, Board and senior leaders on governance, assurance, strategic risk and regulatory matters.
- Fulfil the Company Secretary role and lead effective governance arrangements for the Board, its committees and the Council of Governors.
- Strengthen the Trust’s governance and assurance frameworks, supporting clear accountability, regulatory compliance and sound decision-making.
- Lead Board and governor development and effectiveness, building strong relationships and governance capability across the organisation.
- Ensure Board and committee business is well planned, with timely, high-quality papers that enable effective scrutiny and decisions
About you
You will be an experienced senior governance professional with comprehensive knowledge of Board governance, assurance, strategic risk and regulatory requirements, supported by sound judgement and excellent communication and influencing skills.
You will recognise good governance as more than compliance: it is an enabler of better decisions, stronger leadership and improved outcomes for patients
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Interviews will be held on 23 November 2026 at The Spine, Paddington Village.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 6 November 2026.
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This advert is for Associate Director of Corporate Governance with The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Corporate governance manager role. The advertised salary is £94,356 - £108,814 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Nov 2026.
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