Corporate Governance Officer

Role summary

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The Corporate Governance Officer supports effective governance across Isle of Wight NHS Trust. Responsibilities typically include preparing agendas and papers, coordinating board and committee meetings, recording accurate minutes, maintaining action logs, supporting compliance with standing orders and governance policies, and helping produce statutory and assurance reports. The role requires strong organisation, excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage competing deadlines. Candidates are expected to understand corporate governance principles, work confidently with senior colleagues, handle sensitive information professionally, and demonstrate sound judgement. Experience in an NHS, public-sector, healthcare, legal, company-secretarial, or committee-support environment is advantageous. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to build effective working relationships are also likely to be expected.

About the employer

Isle of Wight NHS Trust provides hospital, community, ambulance, mental health, and other healthcare services to residents and visitors on the Isle of Wight. Its main acute hospital is St Mary’s Hospital in Newport, supported by community hospitals, clinics, mental health facilities, and island-wide services. As an NHS trust, it operates within the publicly funded National Health Service and works with primary-care providers, local authorities, social-care organisations, patients, and community groups. The trust employs clinical, corporate, operational, and support staff across the island. Working there can offer a broad view of healthcare delivery in a close-knit setting, where services must be coordinated effectively because of the island’s geography and ferry links with mainland England. Staff generally contribute to a strong local-service mission and may benefit from a collaborative working environment.

Working in United Kingdom

The Isle of Wight is an island county off England’s south coast, reached mainly by ferry from Portsmouth, Southampton, or Lymington. Major employment sectors include healthcare, social care, tourism, hospitality, education, public services, retail, construction, marine businesses, and renewable energy. Newport is the administrative centre, while Ryde, Cowes, Shanklin, and Ventnor offer different lifestyles. The island is known for coastal scenery, sailing, festivals, historic sites, walking, and a friendly community atmosphere. Housing and transport costs vary, and commuting to the mainland requires planning around ferry schedules. UK and Irish citizens can work without a visa. Most other nationals need appropriate UK work permission, such as a Skilled Worker visa, and the employer must hold a sponsor licence where required. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, salary thresholds, registration, and relocation arrangements before accepting an offer.