Group Director of Corporate Governance

Job overview

We are looking for a senior governance leader to join us at an exciting time for the Bristol NHS Group. Comprising two Trusts, NBT and UHBW, we are one of the largest NHS organisations in the country and we have big ambitions to transform services in line with our Joint Clinical Strategy and the NHS Ten Year plan.

As our new Group Director of Corporate Governance, you'll play a central role in ensuring our Group Board operates with integrity, transparency, and confidence as we progress towards full merger. Working across the Group, you'll lead the development and delivery of a robust governance framework that supports safe, effective decision making whilst being agile and responsive to our rapidly changing environment.

This is a high impact senior leadership role where your expertise will help us navigate ambiguity, complexity, manage risk and uphold the high standards and values we embrace as a modern NHS organisation. You'll work closely with the Group Chair, Group Chief Executive and other senior leaders to ensure we meet our statutory duties, regulatory requirements, and public commitments.

Main duties of the job

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Significant senior-level experience in corporate governance, ideally in a complex NHS or public sector setting
• A clear understanding of the role governance plays in enabling high-quality care and organisational performance
• Strong political and organisational awareness, with the ability to influence at Board level
• A commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and ethical leadership
• A passion for making a positive difference for the people and communities we serve

This is a unique opportunity to lead governance across a newly formed NHS Group, helping us deliver on our shared mission to improve outcomes for our patients, people, populations, and the public purse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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