Job summary
The postholder will play a central role in the corporate governance
function; they will ensure the highestlevels of corporate standards are met
in accordance with the ICB's Constitution and statutory requirements
and best practice governance standards.
The role provides a professional support service and high level of business
administration to the board and its committees to enable the effective
delivery of the corporate governance annual business cycle.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that a high level of business administration is provided to enable the board and its committees to operate as required within their terms of reference.
The post holder will oversee various on-going programmes of work to meet corporate requirements including but not limited to; the annual report and accounts, Fit and Proper Persons Test Framework, and board member appointments.
Details
- Date posted: 27 October 2026
- Closing date: 09 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8a
- Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 125-ICB-017-26
- Job locations: County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RL, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties of the role include:
Be responsible for ensuring that a high level of business administration is provided to enable the board and its committees to operate as required within their terms of reference.
Lead on the development and implementation a forward annual plan of ICB business to ensure such business is appropriately dealt with within the annual corporate business cycle.
Working with the chairs of committees be responsible for leading and planning the preparation of the board and its committees (including development sessions) agendas, reports and supporting papers and minutes, to optimise the use of time at meetings.
To maintain an overview of the ICBs business in order to manage a timely flow of information (including chairs briefings) prioritising papers as necessary and identifying key actions in relation to the board and its committees.
Coordinating and communicating complex, sensitive information including confidential reports as required internally and externally across the organisation.
Ensure the minutes of the board and its committees are properly recorded, prepared for review and that the essence of discussions and decisions are captured succinctly and in accordance with best practice.
Line managing and professionally support a team of staff within the portfolio.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Master's-level knowledge or significant senior operational experience.
Desirable
- Training in change management, quality improvement or programme leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within governance, assurance and regulatory frameworks
Desirable
- Experience contributing to organisational or system-level strategy.
Skills and experience
Essential
- Ability to accurately record minutes and notes of complex issues and meetings discussed at speed, without the need for seeking clarification
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy priorities and system-level working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About us
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB is a complex organisation serving a
population of over 1.8 million people. Its role is to improve population health
and healthcare by planning and commissioning services, managing budgets,
and working with local providers to achieve better health outcomes,
reduce inequalities, and ensure value for money.
Employer details
- Employer name: NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125)
- Address: County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RL, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/