At West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud of our reputation for high-quality care, strong leadership, and a values-driven culture. Behind this success is effective, transparent governance—and we are looking for an outstanding Trust Secretary to help us support and continually deliver these intentions
This is a pivotal role at the centre of the organisation. You will work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, and Board to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance, supporting effective decision-making that ultimately benefits our patients and communities.
As our Trust Secretary, you will lead the delivery of Board and committee business, provide expert advice on governance and statutory requirements, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You will play a key role in shaping Board effectiveness, ensuring we meet regulatory expectations while staying true to our values.
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical governance expertise with excellent judgement, credibility, and relationship-building skills. You will be confident operating at senior level, calm under pressure, and committed to public service.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a forward-thinking Trust, helping us continue to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
If you are passionate about good governance and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
The Trust Secretary is the Trust’s lead officer for corporate governance, providing expert advice to the Board, Chair, Chief Executive, and senior leaders on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
The postholder ensures the effective operation of the Board and its committees, supports high-quality decision-making, and maintains compliance with NHS legislation and best practice governance standards.
As a senior leader, the Trust Secretary promotes transparency, accountability, and effective organisational assurance, ensuring governance arrangements support the delivery of the Trust’s strategic objectives.
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
