• Job Description

  Req#: C9201-25-1200?language=en&page=450&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking a talented and ambitious governance professional to support the delivery of a comprehensive board/corporate governance service to our NHS Foundation Trust.

  As Deputy Company Secretary, you will support the Company Secretary in providing a full range of effective corporate governance and administration services to the Chair, the Chief Executive, the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors.

  You will support the Company Secretary in ensuring that the Trust is compliant with all relevant legislation, constitutional and regulatory requirements; and will provide effective Board and Committee administration.

  You will provide professional support to a dynamic team of Executive Director Assistants and be expected to deputise for the Company Secretary as required.

  You will promote and strive for excellence within the Secretariat Team and will need the highest standards of IT, communication, and organisational skills.

  If you would like more information or to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lisa Kelvin, Company Secretary on 01208 834600.

  Interviews will be held on Friday 19th December 2025.

  Main duties of the job

  The deputy company secretary is a key post providing an essential link between board members; board committee members; the council of governors; Trust members; the wider health community and the day-to-day operational management of the Trust.

  Working with the company secretary, the deputy company secretary will ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements of the corporate body, the NHS Foundation Trust. On behalf of the company secretary, the deputy company secretary will administer the board assurance framework working closely with executive directors.

  The deputy company secretary will deputise for the company secretary across all aspects of their work as required. They will represent them and their office in a wide range of duties across all stakeholders including the Trust chair; directors; governors and members.

  The deputy company secretary will work closely with the business manager to the chief executive officer.

  About us

  We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

  We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

  Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

  We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

  Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 November 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

  Reference number

  201-25-877

  Job locations

  Carew House

  Bodmin

  PL31 2QN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

  This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

  If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

  This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

  • Cornwall Foundation Trust
  • Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

  If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

  Person Specification

  Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

  Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Chartered company secretary or willing to work towards achieving this
  • Experience working with boards, committees and/or high-level meetings in a large complex organisation.
  • Experience of managing all aspects of meetings - including managing compliance with terms of reference; agenda cycles; minutes and follow up actions and understanding of key governance documents
  • Experience of people management; training and developing staff

  Skills and Aptitude

  Essential

  • High level communication skills including the ability to communicate directly with individuals at all levels within the Trust and the wider health community - including the Trust chair; board members directors; governors and members.

  Person Specification

  Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

  Essential

  • Degree or equivalent experience
  • Chartered company secretary or willing to work towards achieving this
  • Experience working with boards, committees and/or high-level meetings in a large complex organisation.
  • Experience of managing all aspects of meetings - including managing compliance with terms of reference; agenda cycles; minutes and follow up actions and understanding of key governance documents
  • Experience of people management; training and developing staff

  Skills and Aptitude

  Essential

  • High level communication skills including the ability to communicate directly with individuals at all levels within the Trust and the wider health community - including the Trust chair; board members directors; governors and members.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Carew House

  Bodmin

  PL31 2QN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Carew House

  Bodmin

  PL31 2QN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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