Committees Officer

Committees Officer

The closing date is 20 July 2026

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

An exciting opportunity to work with the NHS Kent and Medway committee's team during a period of change within the NHS.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Committees Officer to assist in the provision of end-to-end support for Board, Committees and Sub-Group meetings. They will need to demonstrate high standards of governance and strong administration and digital skills, proven minute taking skills in formal settings, and timely publication of papers and actions.

• To provide full administration and co-ordination for the NHS Kent and Medway Board, Committee, and Sub-Group meetings.
• Support the Head of Corporate Governance, Committees Manager, and Company Secretary, in ensuring the NHS Kent and Medway Board and its committees and sub-Groups operate in accordance with their Terms of Reference, ICB Constitution, Scheme of Reservation and Delegation, Standing Financial Instructions, legislation, and the UK Corporate Governance Code
• Together with the Head of Corporate Governance and Committees Manager, to be responsible for forward agenda planning, identifying priorities within the ICB's business and highlighting key issues for discussion and decision.
• The post-holder will be responsible for taking formal, accurate and timely minutes of Board, Committee and Sub-Group meetings and ensuring all approved minutes of meetings in public are made available to the public on the website.
• Following up on actions arising from Board, Committee and Sub-Group meetings.
• Responding to queries received in the Committees team inbox.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

• Educated to NVQ Level 4 / Foundation degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience.
• Proven experience in managing office and administrative systems
• Evidence of continuing professional development in relation to field of work
• Working towards, or interest in pursuing Chartered Governance Institute qualification
• Training or certification in governance

• Experience of engaging with wide range of stakeholders, including members of the public.
• Experience preparing clear documentation, agendas and formal minutes for Board, Committee or sub-Group meetings
• Experience working in a similar role within the NHS or comparable complex organisation
• Understanding of corporate governance
• Demonstrable experience of providing high-quality business support to Executive Directors/Board, Committee and Sub-Group members.
• Knowledge of key administrative and organisational policies and procedures
• Understanding of ICB governance, compliance and assurance frameworks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata, per annum