Director of Corporate Services
You will provide strategic leadership and expert advice on all aspects of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and Board assurance.
You will act as the Trust’s Board Secretary, ensuring the effective operation of the Board and its Committees, and supporting the Chair, Chief Executive, and Directors in fulfilling their statutory and governance responsibilities.
Our Chief Executive, Rob Cooper, introduces the role
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL) and in this significant role as our new Director of Corporate Services. I am delighted to welcome you to our special microsite where you can explore this exciting opportunity to join our executive team as our new Director of Corporate Services and help shape the future of the services we provide.
Having joined the organisation in 2015 and stepped into the role of Chief Executive last year, I consistently witness firsthand the remarkable commitment of our teams to delivering excellence in everything we do. Rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, our mission to provide “Five-Star Patient Care” is not just a slogan—it’s the foundation of our culture and values.
We take immense pride in being a values-driven organisation. Our MWL values were thoughtfully co-produced in collaboration with our teams, ensuring they reflect who we are and the principles that guide us.
This is an exciting time for us. From a position of high performance and continuous improvement, we are actively working collaboratively with partners locally, regionally and nationally to shape future services in a challenging climate of high demand and financial constraint. We are looking for a Director of Corporate Services who shares our passion for making a difference and brings a credible track record of working with boards to develop and deliver strong governance frameworks in large, complex, regulated environments. This is a rare and significant senior leadership role in our Trust, and I am absolutely committed to working with the right candidates to build a wider portfolio that aligns to your ambitions and skills.
I hope this site will provide more background to this opportunity, our vision and values and that you get a good feel for the culture of our team. Please contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson, Will McAlpine, Emily Smith or Emma Pickup at Gatenby Sanderson on will.mcalpine@gatenbysanderson.com to find out more.
I look forward to meeting you during the process.
Rob Cooper
Chief Executive Officer