Head of Governance

🚀 Head of Governance - Gloucestershire Managed Services (GMS)

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Salary: £56,370 - £63,629 per annum

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Location: Cheltenham & Gloucester Hospitals (Hybrid working)

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Closing Date
: 9th March |
Interview Date: 25th March

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Important:

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This role is employed by GMS and is not subject to NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. A summary of GMS Terms & Conditions can be provided on request.

Are you a senior governance professional ready to lead corporate governance, assurance and risk management across a large, complex healthcare organisation?

Gloucestershire Managed Services is seeking a Head of Governance to strengthen our corporate governance framework, provide high-quality support to Board Committees and Executive Leadership, and ensure robust assurance and risk oversight.

• ✅ Lead governance, assurance, and risk management processes across GMS
• ✅ Maintain the Board Assurance Framework (BAF) and corporate risk register
• ✅ Oversee Board and Committee administration and reporting
• ✅ Coordinate internal and external audit activity and track recommendations
• ✅ Act as a trusted advisor to Executive Directors and Committee Chairs

• ✅ Strong governance or risk management experience in complex or regulated organisations
• ✅ Experience supporting Board/Committee governance processes
• ✅ Excellent analytical and written communication skills
• ✅ Confidence to influence, challenge constructively, and build senior relationships
• ✅ A governance, audit, or risk qualification (desirable)

• ✅ Drive excellence in corporate governance and assurance across GMS
• ✅ Work directly with Executive leaders and Board Committees
• ✅ Hybrid working across Cheltenham & Gloucester
• ✅ Generous leave, flexible benefits, pension, and well-being support

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