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Board Secretary - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
Salary: Indicative Band 8C - £90,808 - £97,338 per annum (pro rata for part time)
(Grade and salary are indicative only and are subject to AfC job evaluation)
Tenure: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours
Location: JB Russell House, Gartnavel Campus, 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0XH
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an experienced Board Secretary to provide strategic direction and expert leadership across Board governance, compliance and corporate support. You will ensure the smooth operation of the Board’s formal decision‑making and reporting machinery, oversee high‑quality Board and Committee services, and provide trusted governance advice to the Board, Executive leadership and key stakeholders. You will also act as the organisation’s ambassador for Whistleblowing and Confidential Contacts, supporting a culture of openness, trust and learning.
Key responsibilities include: leading Board and Committee governance and reporting; ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance; leading information governance elements such as records management; leading internal audit planning and action tracking; and managing and developing the Corporate Governance team and service business plans.
You will bring expert knowledge of corporate governance, legislation and compliance; strong experience of whistleblowing/governance reporting and internal audit; senior strategic management experience in a complex organisation (preferably NHS/public sector); proven ability to lead change and major initiatives; and excellent influencing, communication and leadership skills. Masters level education plus relevant postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing CPD are required.
The recruitment process may include a pre‑interview assessment stage for shortlisted candidates, followed by a formal panel interview.
For an Informal Discussion please contact: Michael Breen, Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive on email: Michael.Breen2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 24th May 2026
Please note, CVs and resumes will not be accepted.
To find out more about NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde at www.nhsggc.org.uk.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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