# Head of Corporate Governance > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-corporate-governance/8e7bdace-0770-437d-a67a-aa59f70d88c8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-corporate-governance/8e7bdace-0770-437d-a67a-aa59f70d88c8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Chester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum - **Contract type:** 6 months (6 month fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Part-time working would also be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-25T03:02:11.923Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Chester/Cheshire_Wirral_Partnership_NHS_FoundationTrust/Head_Corporate_Governance/Head_Corporate_Governance-v8010663 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8010663?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cwp.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The postholder will act as Head of Corporate Governance supporting the role of Associate Director of Corporate Governance in ensuring that the Trust has in place, sound, integrated corporate governance policies, procedures and structures and the Trust complies with its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements. ### Main duties of the job The full requirements of this role are set out in the job description.  The key responsibilities and duties will be in supporting the corporate governance function, to establish and uphold the standards of governance and drive improvement of standards across the Trust, along with practical support to the Trust Board and its Committees to ensure that the trust discharges its statutory responsibilities and operates in accordance with the Trust's Constitution and Standing Orders. The postholder would also be required to manage departmental budgets and deputise for the Director of Corporate Affairs across the full range of their duties as appropriate. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: \[email protected\] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ## Job Details The postholder will act as Head of Corporate Governance supporting the role of Associate Director of Corporate Governance in ensuring that the Trust has in place, sound, integrated corporate governance policies, procedures and structures and the Trust complies with its legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements. ## Job Description The full requirements of this role are set out in the job description.  The key responsibilities and duties will be in supporting the corporate governance function, to establish and uphold the standards of governance and drive improvement of standards across the Trust, along with practical support to the Trust Board and its Committees to ensure that the trust discharges its statutory responsibilities and operates in accordance with the Trust's Constitution and Standing Orders. The postholder would also be required to manage departmental budgets and deputise for the Director of Corporate Affairs across the full range of their duties as appropriate. ## Responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: \[email protected\] or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to Master's degree Level or relevant equivalent experience - Evidence of continuing professional development - Relevant qualification (Certificate in Corporate Governance - In depth professional knowledge in staff management, performance management and financial management - Experience of working effectively to support a corporate body that has a Board and formal committee structure - Ability to deal with highly complex, sensitive situations, assessing and recommending courses of action - Experience of using a range of communication methods targeting a range of audiences including staff and the public - Strong track record of internal and external partnership working - People management and development - Understanding of budgetary and financial management **Desirable** - Membership of an appropriate professional body such as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries ### Knowledge and Expertise **Essential** - Substantial experience in a senior management position in an NHS organisation, preferably within a healthcare environment - Extensive experience, working at a senior level in a large complex organization - Experience of strategic thinking at a senior level - Experience of analysing and presenting highly complex information to a variety of audience often against challenging deadlines. - Experience of influencing and advising Senior Managers on best practice in governance approaches, particularly introducing service improvement, significant organisational change management and complex contexts - Experience of working as a key stakeholder on governance projects - Experience of interpreting legislation, national guidance and current best practices appropriate to the role - Experience of coaching and training managers on governance issues - Proven experience of staff involvement & engagement and influencing large groups of staff - Experience of leading and managing projects successfully - Experience of delivering a range of effective governance interventions within a public sector organisation - Experience of workforce remodelling i.e. team restructures - Sound judgement, decision making and organisational skills ## Documents - [oh risk form (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10309635) - [trust profile (pdf, 521.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2737) - [privacy notice (pdf, 177.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1515) - [job description (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10300269) - [application guide (pdf, 28.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2738) - [dbs update service applicant guide (pdf, 228.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=623) - [recruitment of ex-offenders policy (pdf, 167.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=618) ## 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.