Corporate Business Officer

We are looking for a motivated and personable Corporate Business Officer to join our team. The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative, coordination, and business support across the Corporate Governance and Executive PA Team, helping to maintain the highest standards of business and ensuring the Trust is compliant with the regulatory framework. They will provide comprehensive support to the Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and Committees to ensure efficient and effective running.The postholder is expected to work under the direction of the Corporate Business Manager, whilst taking initiative and prioritising their own workload to ensure deadlines are met. They will work closely with the Executive PAs, Corporate Governance Team, Chair, Governors, Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and partner organisations. The post holder must be able to embrace working in a dynamic and demanding office environment, while maintaining a high level of focus and attention to detail on specific tasks.

Main duties of the job

Corporate Governance Support

o Provide administrative support to help maintain standards of good corporate governance and compliance with internal policies and external frameworks;o Support the planning, organisation and administration of meetings, including scheduling, room/virtual meeting setup, paper collation and distribution;o Undertake accuracy and completeness checks of reports prior to submissions;o Support co-ordination of the Trust's formal response to relevant consultations and inquires;o Assist with requests and returns for external regulators and auditors in relation to corporate matters in an accurate and timely manner.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year

pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-CR-EMF21423

Job locations

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

For a detailed overview of responsibilities associated with the role, please refer to the attached JD.

Job responsibilities

For a detailed overview of responsibilities associated with the role, please refer to the attached JD.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level (key stage 5) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in handling complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness, including managing multiple deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of corporate business and governance.
• Understanding of the role of the Board in corporate settings

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT skills (able to manipulate and present complex data in an intelligent manner).
• Proven ability to work with a level of autonomy over responsibility and decision making, and make sound, properly informed judgements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level (key stage 5) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in handling complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness, including managing multiple deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of corporate business and governance.
• Understanding of the role of the Board in corporate settings

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT skills (able to manipulate and present complex data in an intelligent manner).
• Proven ability to work with a level of autonomy over responsibility and decision making, and make sound, properly informed judgements.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

For a detailed overview of responsibilities associated with the role, please refer to the attached JD.

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A-level (key stage 5) or equivalent

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in handling complex arrangements to a high degree of accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness, including managing multiple deadlines.

Desirable

• Experience of corporate business and governance.
• Understanding of the role of the Board in corporate settings

Skills

Essential

• Strong IT skills (able to manipulate and present complex data in an intelligent manner).
• Proven ability to work with a level of autonomy over responsibility and decision making, and make sound, properly informed judgements.