FDP Senior Governance Secretariat Officer

The Senior Governance Secretariat Officer will play a critical role in ensuring effective governance and decision-making within the NHS's Federated Data Platform programme. This position involves planning and managing meetings, creating briefing packs, maintaining action logs, and liaising with stakeholders to drive progress between governance meetings.
+ Hybrid role with flexibility for home working, alongside monthly visits to the NHS office at its new location., + Forward planning and preparation for all governance meetings, including creating briefing packs and chair briefings.
+ Manage action logs and follow up on action points between meetings to ensure progress.
+ Provide expert secretariat support, including minute-taking and distributing meeting outcomes.
+ Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication and governance processes.
+ Support the development of governance strategies and maintain the Terms of Reference for key groups., + Plan and organise governance meetings, ensuring all necessary materials, such as briefing packs, are prepared in advance.
+ Manage action logs, ensuring follow-up and progress between meetings.
+ Act as secretariat for meetings, recording minutes, and disseminating outcomes.
+ Develop and maintain governance strategies, ensuring governance processes are adhered to.
+ Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to support effective governance practices.
+ Maintain accurate Terms of Reference for key governance groups., We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.
Visit our website at www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk to learn more about who we are and apply.
Note: We are not sponsoring this position, so applicants must be UK residents.

+ Significant experience in coordinating projects and managing governance processes.
+ Proven ability to handle complex meetings and senior stakeholders.
+ Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
+ Experience in minute-taking and maintaining detailed records.
+ Excellent communication skills, engaging with diverse stakeholders
Desirable Experience:
+ Experience in healthcare or the public sector, ideally within the NHS.
+ Familiarity with governance practices in the public sector.
Qualifications:
+ Educated to degree level in a relevant subject or with equivalent experience.
+ Postgraduate qualifications in governance or project management are desirable.

Arden & GEM is a leading Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) working across the health and care system in England to provide transformational solutions, business support and clinical services. We work in partnership with other health and care organisations to design, develop and deliver better care for patients that improves health outcomes while making efficient use of resources. Regardless of function, specialism, or location, we are all united in our commitment to improving health and wellbeing for everyone.
Our services are built on a strong foundation of experienced people who build great relationships, a commitment to NHS values and a thorough understanding of our clients and the challenges they face.
Arden & GEM CSU is committed to supporting the redeployment of our at risk employees. In line with our policy, staff at risk may be given preferential consideration to posts that could be considered suitable alternative employment. We reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. We apologise if you experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle.

+ Band 7, ranging from £46,148 to £52,809, dependent on experience.
+ Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)., Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
All new entrants to the CSU for a permanent position will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. For new entrants appointed on a fixed-term basis, the probationary period is between 1 and 6 months.