# Company Secretary > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/company-secretary/040691b3-6635-44fa-abc1-de1b973936ea - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/company-secretary/040691b3-6635-44fa-abc1-de1b973936ea.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Doncaster - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** Dependant experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T13:07:06.044Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Doncaster/Doncaster_Bassetlaw_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Company_Secretary/Company_Secretary-v7994724 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7994724?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dbth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview These are exciting times at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH). Our Vision is simple but powerful: Healthier Together – Delivering Exceptional Care for All. This vision shapes everything we do, driving our ambition to deliver the best outcomes for patients while creating a supportive, respectful and empowering environment for colleagues. Our values and behaviours, known as We Care, are brought to life through the DBTH Way. As part of this journey, we are seeking an exceptional Company Secretary to support DBTH on its continuing journey to strengthen leadership, governance and organisational effectiveness, providing expert governance advice and support at the heart of our DBTH Team.   We are looking for someone who is calm, credible and forward-thinking, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to build confidence and trusted relationships with board members, governors and colleagues across the organisation. Please note interviews will be held on the 2nd July 2026. ### Main duties of the job As the successful candidate, you will play a central role in ensuring strong and effective corporate governance across the Trust, providing high-quality support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and Executive Team. You will lead a small team and be someone who is practical, proactive and delivery-focused, with the ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced and complex environment.   Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Governors, you will help ensure the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements associated with Foundation Trust status.   You will also make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the Board and Council of Governors by providing clear, professional advice and support on a wide range of governance and legislative matters.   This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and senior leadership team, contributing directly to the leadership and direction of the Trust.   For an informal discussion with the Acting Chief Executive, please contact Lauren Butterfield, Executive PA to the Chair and Chief Executive, on 01302 644153. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## Job Details These are exciting times at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH). Our Vision is simple but powerful: Healthier Together – Delivering Exceptional Care for All. This vision shapes everything we do, driving our ambition to deliver the best outcomes for patients while creating a supportive, respectful and empowering environment for colleagues. Our values and behaviours, known as We Care, are brought to life through the DBTH Way. As part of this journey, we are seeking an exceptional Company Secretary to support DBTH on its continuing journey to strengthen leadership, governance and organisational effectiveness, providing expert governance advice and support at the heart of our DBTH Team. We are looking for someone who is calm, credible and forward-thinking, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to build confidence and trusted relationships with board members, governors and colleagues across the organisation. Please note interviews will be held on the 2nd July 2026. ## Job Description As the successful candidate, you will play a central role in ensuring strong and effective corporate governance across the Trust, providing high-quality support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and Executive Team. You will lead a small team and be someone who is practical, proactive and delivery-focused, with the ability to work accurately and effectively in a fast-paced and complex environment. Working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Governors, you will help ensure the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements associated with Foundation Trust status. You will also make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the Board and Council of Governors by providing clear, professional advice and support on a wide range of governance and legislative matters. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and senior leadership team, contributing directly to the leadership and direction of the Trust. For an informal discussion with the Acting Chief Executive, please contact Lauren Butterfield, Executive PA to the Chair and Chief Executive, on 01302 644153. ## Responsibilities Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Significant experience of corporate governance and Board assurance within a complex organisation - Experience managing compliance with legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements - Experience developing and maintaining effective governance frameworks **Desirable** - Previous NHS/Foundation Trust experience - Governance experience within a regulated environment - Experience supporting Board development and effectiveness reviews ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Governance qualification or willingness to work towards one. - Masters degree or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Chartered Governance and Institute of Directors qualification ### Personal Attributes & Skills **Essential** - Excellent leadership and communication skills ## Documents - [the dbth way (pdf, 409.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2213) - [join team dbth (pdf, 654.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1738) - [272-7994724 jd & ps (pdf, 593.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10316969) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 752.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1737) - [health & wellbeing - staff benefits (pdf, 214.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2222) - [acceptable usage of ai - recruitment dbth (pdf, 456.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2381) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.