Description
This is an opportunity to lead Board governance at the heart of HMCTS, one of the largest and most complex operational organisations in government.
As Head of Board Secretariat and Deputy Head of Corporate Governance, you will serve as Secretary to the HMCTS Board, lead support to the Board, its committees, the Chair and Non-Executive Directors, and act as a trusted governance adviser to senior leaders.
You will shape strategic agendas, strengthen the quality of decision-making and ensure that governance arrangements support accountability, organisational performance and delivery. You will also act as the principal deputy to the Head of Corporate Governance on governance matters, leading significant improvement and reform work under delegated authority.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership of HMCTS Board secretariat
- Strategic support for the Chair and Non-Executive Directors, and senior stakeholder influence
- Deputy Leadership of Corporate Governance
- Leadership and Management
Essential Skills:
- A strong understanding of corporate governance, accountability and effective decision-making
- Experience supporting senior decision-making bodies, shaping agendas and forward programmes, and producing high-quality governance products
- Ability to provide authoritative, impartial advice and build trusted, influential senior relationships
- Strategic judgement to identify priorities, risks, dependencies and governance routes, with discretion in handling sensitive or high-profile matters
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to analyse complex material and produce clear, concise and accurate advice
- Experience of leading teams, setting standards and developing capability
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-moving and ambiguous environment
- Evidence of leading continuous improvement, organisational change or governance reform
Desirable Skills:
- Experience of working directly with a Chair, Non-Executive Directors, judicial office holders, Ministers or senior public servants
- Knowledge of public body governance, departmental sponsorship or government accountability arrangements
- Experience of Board or committee effectiveness reviews, developing governance frameworks, delegations and/or terms of reference
- Knowledge of HMCTS, the Ministry of Justice or the wider justice system
- Experience of using technology or artificial intelligence to improve governance or corporate services
Benefits:
- Salary of £58,511 - £70,725 per year
- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance