We are looking for someone to join our team and support the smooth execution of high-level meetings, including those for the Executive Team and Board. You will help manage corporate governance activities and ensure compliance with NHS regulations. You will coordinate meetings, take minutes, prepare reports, and handle logistics for different sessions and workshops.
You will be detail oriented, organised, and able to manage complex tasks while working with senior teams.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, we'd love to hear from you!
Reporting into the Head of Corporate Governance, your responsibilities will include:
Support the Governance Director and Head of Corporate Governance to ensure smooth execution of Executive Team and Board Committees, including room/catering bookings, preparing meeting packs on time, meeting setup, and ensuring accurate minutes are drafted.
Help develop and maintain the committees' forward plan.
Manage the practical arrangements for Executive Team and Management Board development sessions, workshops, and training.
Prepare post-Committee reports, summarising main issues and actions for Board assurance on behalf of the committee chairs.
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
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At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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