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Assistant Trust Secretary - NHS

MLC Partners
London Contract GBP 55,000 – 60,000
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Assistant Trust Secretary - NHS

London

Fixed-Term Contract / Interim Opportunity

Band 6 (Band 7 considered for exceptional candidates with significant governance experience)

We are working with a London-based NHS Trust to recruit an Assistant Trust Secretary to support the delivery of high-quality corporate governance services across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to Board-level operations, governance processes, and regulatory compliance within a complex healthcare setting.

For candidates with substantial governance experience, particularly within the NHS or another highly regulated environment, appointment at Band 7 may be considered.

The Role

As Assistant Trust Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting the Trust's governance framework and ensuring the smooth operation of Board and Committee processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the administration of Board, Committee and Council of Governor meetings

  • Preparing agendas, collating papers and ensuring timely distribution of meeting documentation

  • Taking accurate minutes and monitoring the completion of actions

  • Maintaining governance registers, records and statutory documentation

  • Supporting compliance with regulatory, constitutional and governance requirements

  • Assisting with the preparation of governance reports and annual submissions

  • Supporting governor engagement, membership activities and election processes

  • Working closely with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and senior stakeholders across the organisation

  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of governance systems and processes

About You

We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, detail-oriented and confident working with senior stakeholders.

You will have:

  • Previous experience within NHS governance, corporate governance or company secretariat functions

  • Experience supporting committees, boards or senior management teams

  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills

  • Strong written communication skills, including minute-taking and report preparation

  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines

  • High levels of discretion and experience handling confidential information

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