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Head of Governance & Committee Effectiveness

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have extensive governance experience in large public or healthcare sectors, strong technical skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to influence and implement standardized reporting.
  • You will oversee sub-committees, ensure effective governance, centralize structures, manage compliance actions, streamline data reporting, and support stakeholders on accountability and legislative changes.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate must be an accomplished governance professional with extensive experience steering or advising Board-tier committees within large, intricate public sector or healthcare environments.
  • Beyond technical competence in building tracking frameworks, the position demands high emotional intelligence, diplomatic tact, and robust influencing skills to implement standardized reporting timelines across diverse directorates.

Responsibilities

  • The Head of Governance and Committee Effectiveness is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust system through which the Sub-Committees of the Trust Board are serviced by the central Corporate Governance team to a high standard.
  • They will work with the Director of Corporate Governance, Executive and Non-Executive Committee leads and other key internal stakeholders to ensure that all Committees are assurance-based, remain effective and that there is an appropriate information flow between the Board and its Committees.
  • The Head of Governance and Committee Effectiveness will serve as the operational "engine room" of the governance function.
  • The post-holder is responsible for establishing, professionalising, and maintaining a resilient, centralised, and assurance-based system through which all Sub-Committees of the Trust Board are serviced to a high standard.
  • Moving the organisation away from a reactive model, this role will lead the phased repatriation and centralisation of the Trust’s Board committee structures into a single hub.
  • The post-holder will work closely with the Director of Corporate Governance, Executive and Non-Executive leads, and senior stakeholders to ensure committees "do the heavy lifting" on strategic assurance, optimise information pipeline flows to the Board, and permanently embed the improvements mandated by the 2026 Care Quality Commission (CQC) Well-led Action Plan.
  • This position provides the operational leadership needed to transition the organisation from a decentralised committee administration model into a unified, corporate governance hub.
  • The primary responsibility is to oversee the entire life cycle, scheduling, and strategic alignment of all established and newly formed Board sub-committees, ensuring they function as assurance-driven bodies rather than operational reporting lines.
  • A critical immediate focus involves managing the delivery of governance actions required by the regulator’s Well-led recovery plan, embedding these improvements permanently to maintain constant inspection readiness.
  • Additionally, the role involves streamlining the corporate data pipeline to improve reporting triangulation, tracking actions to preserve organisational memory, and supporting the Director of Corporate Governance with an expanded portfolio and upcoming legislative changes affecting stakeholder accountability.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Head of Governance & Committee Effectiveness?

The primary responsibility is to oversee the entire life cycle, scheduling, and strategic alignment of all established and newly formed Board sub-committees, ensuring they function as assurance-driven bodies rather than operational reporting lines.

What type of experience is required for this role?

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience steering or advising Board-tier committees within large, intricate public sector or healthcare environments.

Will the Head of Governance & Committee Effectiveness work collaboratively with other stakeholders?

Yes, the role involves working closely with the Director of Corporate Governance, Executive and Non-Executive leads, and other key internal stakeholders.

What kind of improvements will the Head of Governance & Committee Effectiveness be focusing on?

The focus will involve managing the delivery of governance actions required by the regulator’s Well-led recovery plan and embedding these improvements permanently to maintain constant inspection readiness.

What qualities are necessary for a candidate in this position?

Candidates should possess high emotional intelligence, diplomatic tact, and robust influencing skills to implement standardized reporting timelines across diverse directorates.

How is the Corporate Governance team structured?

The Corporate Governance team operates as a lean, dedicated unit at the heart of the organization, consistently delivering exceptional results for internal and external stakeholders.

Who can I contact for more information regarding the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact George Chalkias, Director of Corporate Governance, at George.Chalkias@slam.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07710058820.

Is prior familiarity with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Well-led Action Plan necessary for this position?

While not explicitly required, familiarity with the CQC Well-led Action Plan will be beneficial, as the role includes ensuring that improvements mandated by the plan are embedded within the organization.

What type of governance model is the organization moving towards?

The organization is transitioning from a decentralized committee administration model into a unified, corporate governance hub.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is characterized by a high-performing Corporate Governance team that is small in size but dedicated to exceeding expectations in service delivery.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1247
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides comprehensive mental health and community care services across South London. Their mission is to improve mental health and well-being by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to those in need. The Trust aims to enhance the lives of individuals through compassionate treatment, research, and community support, ensuring access to effective and innovative mental health services.