Job overview

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in England, providing a comprehensive range of local, regional and specialist services, and working in partnership with universities, NHS organisations, local authorities, and wider system partners.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Trust Executive Team as Corporate Governance Director.

This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Chair and Chief Executive and serving as the Trust Secretary. As a member of the Trust Executive Group, you will help shape the strategic direction, sustainable performance and long-term success of the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of governance, accountability, and stewardship.

You will act as the principal adviser to the Chair, Chief Executive, Board of Directors and Council of Governors on governance, accountability, constitutional compliance, decision-making, probity and assurance, while leading the continued development of an effective governance framework that supports decision-making, robust assurance, and organisational improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to influence one of the NHS's leading teaching hospitals at the highest level, working alongside executive and non-executive leaders, governors and system partners to ensure the Trust remains well-led, effective and responsive to the needs of our patients, staff, and communities.

Main duties of the job

The Corporate Governance Director will provide strategic and professional leadership for the Trust’s corporate governance framework, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, NHS policy and guidance, the NHS Provider Licence, the Trust Constitution and recognised standards of good governance.

Acting as Trust Secretary, you will support the effective operation and continuous development of the Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and their committees, providing expert advice on governance, constitutional and procedural matters and helping to ensure high-quality assurance, scrutiny, and decision-making.

You will lead the Trust's governance framework, including responsibility for constitutional governance, risk and assurance arrangements, Board effectiveness, governor and membership governance, regulatory compliance and Well-Led development. The role also provides leadership for the Chief Executive's Office and includes responsibility for significant Trust-wide reviews, strategic programmes and sensitive corporate matters delegated by the Chief Executive.

The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience in a complex and highly regulated environment, together with exceptional judgement, political awareness and the ability to build trusted relationships, influence at the most senior levels and provide independent, authoritative advice on matters of significant complexity and sensitivity.

Working for our organisation

You will be joining one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the country, recognised nationally for the quality of its clinical services, research, education and innovation. Working in partnership with universities, regional health and care organisations and national bodies, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals plays a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every colleague is valued, respected and supported to thrive. Our PROUD values underpin how we lead and how we work together: putting Patients First, showing Respect in every interaction, taking Ownership and accountability, working with Unity across teams and organisations, and ensuring Delivery through high-quality services, innovation, and continuous improvement.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, opportunities for professional and personal development, and a wide range of policies and benefits designed to support the wellbeing of our people and help them balance their professional and personal lives.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to the leadership and success of an organisation that serves its local communities while influencing healthcare at regional and national level.