Job Description

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Governance Officer to cover a period of Maternity leave for 12 months. You must seek Line Manager support before applying for the Secondment.
You will be responsible for supporting the corporate governance functions to ensure the efficient functioning of the Health Board's Board Committee and assurance framework, and will be the secretariat for identified committees.
You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will be able to lead and motivate others. We are looking for a highly organised individual who is able to build good relationships.
You should be confident, self-motivated and be able to demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise in Corporate Governance and supporting Committee meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Director of Corporate Governance/Board Secretary and wider Corporate Governance Function to ensure the efficient functioning of the Health Board's Board Committee and assurance framework, and will be the secretariat for identified committees.
The post holder will have demonstrable expertise in a full range of administrative and organisational policies and procedures, acquired through training and relevant experience to Degree level or equivalent.
This post is secondment for 12 months due to Maternity Leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
30,420 to 37,030 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
110-AC118-0525
Job locations
Ynysmeurig House
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Board level Committees, or other high level meetings

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a senior governance role either in the NHS or in the public sector

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to use full Microsoft office suite with advanced keyboard skills for speed and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Shows respect for others' views, appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values and behaviours

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with Board level Committees, or other high level meetings

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a senior governance role either in the NHS or in the public sector

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Ability to use full Microsoft office suite with advanced keyboard skills for speed and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Shows respect for others' views, appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display our values and behaviours