AGH Solutions in Bradford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Corporate Governance. The Head of Corporate Governance is a key leadership role within AGH Solutions Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to provide crucial corporate governance support to a forward-looking wholly owned subsidiary that directly supports the NHS frontline.

Main duties of the job:

• The post holder will work closely with and provide advice to the AGH Solutions Ltd Board on matters of corporate governance, such as interpreting procedures and rules within the AGH Solutions Ltd legal and regulatory framework.
• Ensure that professional, effective and efficient administrative support is provided to the Board and Board Committees.
• Lead and ensure comprehensive mechanisms are in place to manage and measure the corporate governance of AGH Solutions Ltd, with a view to achieving best practice and continued improvement against national standards.
• Ensure relevant national regulations and policies are implemented supported by written procedures and policies.
• Regularly liaise with the Trust's Corporate Affairs function, stakeholders and with external advisors.

About Us:

AGH Solutions plays a proactive role, together with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, in the Bradford District & Craven Health and Care Partnership, one of the five Places that together form the West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership. The Bradford District & Craven Partnership's focus is to help local residents to be 'happy, healthy, at home' and AGH Solutions supports this ambition: not only by underpinning the delivery of high quality, safe care at Airedale but also by contributing economically and providing employment and skills development opportunities across its footprint.

Details:

• Date posted: 26 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience £60,817 - £66,859 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 423-AGHS
• Job locations: Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Keighley, BD20 6TD

Job responsibilities:

For further details of the job please see attached full advert, job description and person specification.

Person Specification:

• Qualified or working towards (Chartered Governance Institute) or equivalent qualification.
• Masters level qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of personal professional development.

• Considerable experience of working in a Secretarial or Governance team in the private sector for Ltd company.
• Experience of working in a regulated sector.
• Experience of working at Board level in a large complex organisation.
• Experience providing governance and company secretarial support for routine corporate transactions, such as capital reductions and share allotments.
• Experience of providing high-quality customer-focused corporate governance support to Boards and/or Committees.
• Prior experience of acting as the Secretary to a Board / Committee.
• Providing advice on governance matters that has positively impacted on an organisation's effectiveness.

• Experience of successfully delivering the Annual General Meetings or other large public/member events.
• Experience working in a Professional Services environment.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of entities.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.