Director of Corporate Governance

This is a key post in our organisation and will report directly to the Chief Executive and be a member of the Executive Team. The role will work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, members of the Board, the Council of Governors, the Executive Team and other senior colleagues internally and externally.The North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) formally came into being on 1 November 2024. This followed several years where the former Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust and former Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust had been working together as the North London Mental Health Partnership. We have an exciting future ahead, with the proposed acquisition of the nearby Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust into the NLFT from 1 April 2026.For this key role, we are seeking to appoint an experienced senior governance professional, who will be supported by an Assistant Director of Corporate Governance and a team of four other corporate governance staff.Proposed interview date: 8th of October 2025Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the continued development of all aspects of the governance framework of the new organisation and offers significant scope for personal and professional development. They will directly support the Chair and Chief Executive and provide expert advice, support and understanding of the corporate governance requirements of an NHS Foundation Trust and will ensure the organisation delivers its accountabilities and corporate governance requirements in full.About us

We serve a very diverse population of 1.8 million people across the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. We have a combined annual budget of £670 million and employ 6,000 staff.We provide all age acute and community mental health services across North London, as well as some services regionally and nationally, including personality disorders, children''s inpatient mental health services, inpatient eating disorders and a range of CQC Outstanding rated Forensic mental health services for people in the criminal justice system with serious mental health conditions.Job responsibilities

Further details of the main responsibilities of this role can be found within the attached job description.Person Specification

Qualifications

Graduate level education and Educated to Masters Degree level or equivalent experience, preferably supported by a formal management/ business qualification/or professional qualificationMembership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and AdministratorsExperience

Extensive experience in an NHS provider organisation at a senior level in a similar roleExperience of providing strategic Board level assurance and leadership of key organisational businessSignificant experience of working with Regulators, Boards, Foundation Trust Governors and a wide range of stakeholdersSignificant experience of working in a similar role in an NHS Foundation TrustExtensive knowledge and understanding of the accountabilities, autonomy and requirements of an NHS Foundation TrustSignificant knowledge and understanding of Freedom of Information, GDPR and Data Protection Act requirements, and associated NHS responsibilities.Skills

Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgroundsAbility to make a wider corporate contribution to the organisational strategies and decision making operating comfortably at the most senior levels, including with Board membersHigh degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of issues in a complex stakeholder environmentAbility to assimilate, process and communicate very complex and often conflicting information to advise the Chair, Chief Executive, Board members and Governors as appropriatePersonal Qualities

Commitment to mental health improvementCommitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusivityAbility to manage self and exhibit personal skills, including self-awareness, self-management and drive for improvement and be able to lead others effectivelyDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Depending on experienceVSM with inner London ..... full job details .....