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SAMANTHA RAMSEY

United Kingdom

Summary

Committed leader with expertise in governance, assurance and risk management, and executive decision-making support. Demonstrates leadership and partnership development through system leadership and collaboration, fostering relationships across sectors. Skilled in programme oversight and delivery, with a focus on communication and influence to synthesise complexity into clarity. Builds trusted relationships quickly, working with warmth and integrity, underpinned by a commitment to collaboration, compassion and collective leadership.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Partnership Development Lead

NHS West Yorkshire ICB (Leeds)
Leeds
2024.07 - 2026.04
  • Senior system leader and governance specialist within the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
  • Led coordination of the Chief Executive Partnership Leadership Team, driving high-quality agendas, papers and executive decision-making.
  • Established and matured Leeds Provider Partnership, leading governance design and aligning workstreams to enhance collaboration among NHS, Local Authority, VCSE and primary care partners.
  • Strengthened collaborative decision-making and governance across the system, enhancing transparency and accountability.
  • Developed practical tools and guidance to facilitate effective executive partnership working, improving engagement and alignment among partners.
  • Synthesised complex transformation programmes into clear, concise outputs, improving senior leader oversight and decision-making.

Head of Corporate Governance & Risk

NHS Leeds CCG / NHS West Yorkshire ICB (Leeds)
Leeds
2020.10 - 2024.07
  • Led organisational risk and assurance reporting, providing board oversight of controls and mitigations.
  • Developed and embedded a comprehensive risk management framework for escalation.
  • Advised senior leaders and governing body on governance assurance and statutory compliance.
  • Oversaw the governance cycle as board secretary, strengthening committees and action tracking.
  • Led recruitment and governance processes for non-executive members, covering election and induction.

Corporate Governance Manager

NHS Leeds CCG
2018.03 - 2020.10
  • Managed full committee cycle for Governing Body and key committees, aligning governance processes with organisational strategy to enhance decision-making.
  • Provided governance advice to Governing Body, Committees and staff, reinforcing best practices in organisational governance.
  • Oversaw and managed statutory registers, including declarations of interest, gifts and hospitality, ensuring compliance and fostering transparency across the organisation.
  • Deputised for the Head of Corporate Governance and Risk, supporting continuity of senior leadership and oversight.

Public Health Governance Officer

Leeds City Council
Leeds
2013.10 - 2018.03
  • Developed and managed governance systems across Public Health, delivering technical expertise on diverse governance matters.
  • Provided secretariat support to senior leadership forums, facilitating well-coordinated governance processes.
  • Managed directorate risk register and business planning processes, reporting quarterly on key performance and risk indicators.
  • Led a team of seven administrators, ensuring effective directorate-wide support.

Senior Administrator/PA

Leeds Primary Care Trust
Leeds
2009.03 - 2013.10
  • Supported Public Health Consultants and senior leaders by managing complex diaries across multiple organisations, ensuring seamless scheduling and prioritisation of commitments.
  • Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion, fostering strong communication across organisations.
  • Analysed and produced detailed reports and datasets, facilitating informed decision-making and effective programme delivery.

Education

A-Levels - History, Psychology and General Studies

Harrogate Granby High School

AS Level - Law

Harrogate College

GCSEs -

Harrogate Granby High School

Skills

  • Governance, risk and assurance

  • Programme delivery

  • System leadership and cross-sector relationships

  • Decision-making support

  • Communication and influence

  • Synthesis of complexity into clarity

  • Values-driven leadership

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Managers Coaching Programme (2025)
  • Resilience & Wellbeing in Leadership (2022)
  • L403 Governance & Risk Management in the NHS - HFMA (2020)
  • Coaching for Managers (2019)
  • Governance in the NHS - ICSA (2018)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

School Governor / Vice Chair | Starbeck Primary Academy | 2022 – 2025

  • Provided strategic leadership and governance as Vice Chair of the Governing Board, supporting effective accountability, decision-making and school improvement.

Timeline

Senior Partnership Development Lead

NHS West Yorkshire ICB (Leeds)
2024.07 - 2026.04

Head of Corporate Governance & Risk

NHS Leeds CCG / NHS West Yorkshire ICB (Leeds)
2020.10 - 2024.07

Corporate Governance Manager

NHS Leeds CCG
2018.03 - 2020.10

Public Health Governance Officer

Leeds City Council
2013.10 - 2018.03

Senior Administrator/PA

Leeds Primary Care Trust
2009.03 - 2013.10

A-Levels - History, Psychology and General Studies

Harrogate Granby High School

AS Level - Law

Harrogate College

GCSEs -

Harrogate Granby High School

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