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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Are you a highly organised professional with a flair for governance, executive support, and making complex organisations run smoothly?
We are looking for an outstanding Senior Governance Officer to join our team in a pivotal role at the centre of our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with our Board and Chair, supporting strong leadership, effective decision-making, and the highest standards of corporate governance.
About the role
As the Senior Governance Officer, you will be at the heart of Board and committee activity, ensuring meetings are expertly planned, papers are coordinated to a high standard, and governance processes run efficiently and effectively. In this role, you will also:
Provide high-quality executive support to the Chair
Ensure the Chair is fully briefed and supported across a demanding and varied agenda
Coordinate key engagements on behalf of the Chair
About you
You will be exceptionally organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You will also:
bring strong experience of coordinating senior-level meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and producing accurate minutes.
understand the importance of good governance, excellent record-keeping, and handling sensitive information with discretion.
be confident building positive working relationships with senior stakeholders and providing calm, proactive support in a high-profile role.
bring sound judgement, strong personal credibility, and a commitment to supporting effective governance at the highest level.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work closely with senior leaders, and play a vital part in supporting effective governance, we would love to hear from you.
To apply
As part of our diverse recruitment practice, we use blind applications. The only information available to the shortlisting panel will be section one of the application form.
Please download the job description and click apply to complete the application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.
For an informal discussion about the post and the NHS Alliance before applying please contact James Barnes, Governance and Compliance Manager, james.barnes@thenhsalliance.org
Application deadline: 4th November 2026, 11:59pm (please note, we may close the advert early should we receive a high number of suitable applications).
Interview date: week commencing 16th November 2026
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK, which will be required at the point of offer.
About us
The NHS Alliance is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for our staff. A place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies including family friendly policies and flexible working and we have range of channels to support staff from different backgrounds including our fantastic staff EDI networks and trade unions.
The NHS Alliance is committed to being a flexible employer. We understand the value and benefit to our employees being able to work flexibly and our agile working principles are designed to empower our people to work with optimal flexibility and minimal constraints to enable them to fulfil their potential at work whilst balancing home life and health and wellbeing.
You will receive an excellent benefits package, including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), options to buy or sell additional leave, continuous professional development, salary sacrifice schemes including our pension scheme, cycle to work and green car schemes, time off for volunteering and much more.
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