Director of Governance and Performance

Main area Governance and Performance Grade Band 9 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time/Flexible working hours may be considered) Job ref 180-F-255272 Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division Corporate Town Cambridge Salary £109,179 - £125,637 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/11/:59

Job overview We are seeking an experienced senior leader to join us as Director of Governance and Performance.

This post is central to the delivery of our Trust strategy and is responsible for developing and leading a robust and responsive corporate governance and performance function.

You will lead the organisation in the development of a high performance culture, built on a robust accountability framework and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

The role will suit someone who is highly organised with excellent attention to detail and confident in engaging with internal and external senior stakeholders to provide high standards of assurance. The role also acts as Deputy to the Chief Governance and Performance Officer.

Main duties of the job You will work closely with the Chief Governance and Performance Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive.

Lead and direct the corporate governance function for the Trust.

Undertake surveys and audits of the standards and operational performance of the corporate governance function to identify quality improvements needed, and implement changes to improve the quality of services provided by the team.

Develop and drive excellence, establishing outstanding governance policy and practice across the whole organisation which reflects the strategic intent and direction of the Trust and is in line with the standards of good governance set for the NHS.

Lead the development and maintenance of the Board Assurance Framework and Annual Governance Statement and make sure they are maintained and reviewed regularly.

Ensure the effective operational management of the Trust Board, its committees and Executive committees, following best practice in governance arrangements.

Contribute to the formulation of strategy, policy and the delivery of statutory and corporate responsibilities.

Lead the production of regulatory returns including but not limited to the Tiering process for operational performance and the annual Capability Assessment.

Manage and develop a high performing executive support function for the Trust.

Working for our organisation Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 30th November 2025

Interviews are due to be held on 15th December 2025

Please note: this post may be closed earlier is a high number of applications are received.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose created colleague only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part time working, job share, term time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person specification Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level or demonstrable equivalent level of experience
• Corporate Governance qualification or sufficient experience that demonstrates equivalent level of knowledge
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Training in quantitative / data analysis component or demonstrable experience of conducting quantitative data analysis

Knowledge and Experience

• Significant experience working at a senior level in NHS governance, ideally in a large and complex organisation. Proven experience of writing and presenting reports at a senior (Board) level.
• Proven experience of writing and presenting reports at a senior (Board) level.
• Demonstrable experience of providing specialist advice to a Board (particularly the Chair and Chief Executive).
• Proven experience of working with and coordinating senior leaders.
• A strong track record of managing complexity and risk whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Experience of scrutinising and critiquing governance arrangements and developing new governance models.
• Experience of working in partnership with other organisations, such as an Integrated Care System.
• Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
• Experience of working with Directors at board level and in politically sensitive environments.
• Experience of using data to drive decision making and prioritisation.
• Experience of the identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies.
• Experience of developing performance indicators to monitor delivery.
• Managing, developing and setting objectives for broad range of direct reports.
• Advanced team building skills and achievement of results including through people not directly managed.
• Direct experience in a regulatory setting.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills including facilitation, and obtaining, providing and presenting information.
• Ability to lead, motivate, empower and reassure in a challenging or uncertain environment.
• Strategic thinker and planner, able to interpret, implement and develop policies and guidance.
• Ability to analyse complex information and develop potential options and / or recommendations on the most appropriate course of action, including modelling and financial analysis.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in light of competing priorities, agendas and tight deadlines with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Demonstrable skills to co ordinate and deliver complex programmes of work requiring excellent management and communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and influence across internal and external boundaries to ensure outcomes are met.
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