Audit and Governance Officer

The Air Ambulance Service; Rugby; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Annual leave purchase options

Core hours 10:00am - 15:00 pm

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Blue Light Card access

Employee Assistance Programme

EDI networks participation

Job summary

The Air Ambulance Service is hiring an Audit and Governance Officer in Rugby. The role supports governance, compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation, including leading a corporate audit programme across various functions and assisting with EHS reporting and policy management.

We offer enhanced annual leave, sick pay, life assurance and a supportive, inclusive team culture, with core hours 10:00am to 15:00pm and a DBS check requirement. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Basic DBS check required.
• Experience or understanding of governance, compliance and risk management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Governance Team in delivering governance, compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence across business areas.
• Lead development, coordination and delivery of a corporate audit programme covering retail, fundraising, head office and operations; work with managers, teams and volunteers to identify improvements and ensure high standards of compliance.
• Provide administrative support for Environmental, Health and Safety reporting system, governance policies and records management.

Job description

Join Our Lifesaving Team

Audit and Governance Officer

Full Job Description:

Location:

Rugby (with travel)

Hours:

37.5

Expected interview date:

9th November 2026

We're on the lookout for an Audit and Governance Officer to support the Governance Team.

If you're looking for more than a job, motivated by purpose and ready to make a real impact to an organisation that is committed to saving lives every day, then this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

What We Offer:

• Enhanced annual leave, with even more added as your service grows
• Additional annual leave purchase options
• Core working hours 10:00am - 15:00 pm
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life assurance
• Blue Light Card eligibility and access to generous discount schemes
• A supportive, purpose-driven team
• Access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace.

What You'll Be Doing:

The Audit and Governance Officer will support the organisation's commitment to good governance, compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence across all business areas.

The post holder will lead the development, coordination and delivery of a corporate audit programme across The Air Ambulance Service, including retail operations, fundraising, head office functions and operational departments. They will work collaboratively with managers, teams and volunteers to identify areas for improvement, provide practical guidance and support, and help departments achieve and maintain high standards of compliance and performance.

The role will also provide administrative support for the organisation's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) reporting system, corporate policies and governance processes, ensuring systems, policies and records remain accurate, up to date and effectively managed.

What's In It For You:

At TAAS, you'll be part of a passionate and committed charity that is making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork - and we're proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.

Whether it's supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you'll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.

The Air Ambulance Service isn't just a place to work; it's a place to build a meaningful career.

Compliance Responsibilities

In addition to specific compliance requirements within your area of expertise, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:

• Health & Safety and Environment
• Safeguarding
• Data Protection
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Quality

You are expected and encouraged to raise and elevate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.

The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Environment

TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equality, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.

As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this before the stated date, should the hiring manager deem there to be enough suitable applicants. If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, please be aware your application may be automatically declined.