Job summary
- Main area
- Corporate, secretarial
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 6 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 425-25-7095692
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Corporate Affairs Officer
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Fixed Term: 6 months | Full & Part time considered | Hybrid
We're looking for a someone to join our Corporate Affairs team at Sheffield Children’s. You will provide comprehensive support to high-level meetings and ensure the smooth running of important executive processes.
About Us: The Corporate Affairs Team provides essential support to the Board of Directors, Executive Team, and Clinical Care Groups. We ensure compliance with statutory and legislative NHS requirements and provide strategic advice to senior leadership.
About You:
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Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills
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Able to build strong relationships with senior executives and professional partners.
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Experience in administrative support, project management, and complex minute-taking.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our Trust and we look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Corporate Assurance Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Support the Corporate Affairs Team in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Provide company secretarial support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and senior leadership teams.
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Supervise the coordination of the Executive PA team to maintain standards of executive secretariat service.
Working for our organisation
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
· Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Diversity Statement
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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Person specification
Qualifications/training
Essential criteria
- Degree in business administration or similar or equivalent demonstrable experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS Company secretarial qualification – Manchester Business School, CASS or ICSA
- ILM qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of complex minute taking
- Extensive administrative experience
- Experience of working with senior professionals at Board / Executive Directors / Senior Manager level
- Experience of working within a complex environment
- Experience of co-ordinating projects / project management
- Line management experience
Desirable criteria
- NHS experience
- Experience in a corporate role supporting Board/Sub Committees and/or high level corporate governance functions
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Computer skills – Microsoft Office package as a minimum
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately and to high standards, particularly when under pressure
- Understanding of office protocols
- Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Desirable criteria
- Appreciation of corporate governance in an NHS Foundation Trust or Public Sector organisation
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective working with colleagues and internal / external stakeholders
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated – uses own initiative and able to work independently / Can do attitude
- Team worker, approachable
- Tactful and diplomatic
- Resilient and adaptable to change
- Recognise the need to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to travel (to offsite meetings, etc.)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Kane
- Job title
- Governance Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 2717593
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