Compliance & Contracts Officer

Axiom Neuromonitoring; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Contracts and Compliance Officer to oversee governance, compliance, and quality assurance. This role involves coordinating regulatory activities, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills and experience in regulated environments. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £40,000 depending on experience, with potential for bonuses. Flexible/hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Bonuses available

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of governance, compliance or quality assurance frameworks.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance and quality assurance systems.
• Lead regulatory compliance activities.
• Coordinate Board meetings and governance reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical abilities

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accountable To

Managing Director / Clinical Lead

Location

Flexible / Hybrid (subject to service needs)

Role Purpose

The Contracts and Compliance Officer is responsible for the coordination, oversight, and continuous development of the organisation’s governance, compliance, and quality assurance framework. The post holder ensures that AxIOM Neuromonitoring Ltd operates in line with regulatory, contractual, and accreditation requirements, while supporting effective leadership, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance and Quality Assurance
  • Maintain oversight of the organisation’s governance and quality assurance systems.
  • Investigate incidents, complaints, and feedback, identify learning and implement actions.
  • Support a culture of openness, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance
  • Lead and coordinate regulatory compliance activity, including CQC and IQUIPS processes.
  • Ensure statutory notifications, provider information updates and regulatory correspondence are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Audit and Assurance
  • Develop, coordinate and oversee the internal audit programme.
  • Conduct audits directly or ensure audits are completed by appropriate personnel.
  • Ensure audit findings are reported, actions are monitored and improvements are embedded.
  • Provide assurance to the Board that governance systems demonstrate effective leadership and control.
• Workforce Compliance and HR Governance
  • Ensure all employees, contractors and volunteers meet compliance requirements.
  • Oversee recruitment governance processes in collaboration with the HR team.
  • Ensure pre‑employment checks are completed, records are accurate, secure and auditable and ongoing compliance is monitored.
• Board and Committee Support
  • Coordinate Board and Clinical Governance Committee meetings.
  • Distribution of papers, action tracking and follow‑up.
  • Prepare governance and performance reports for meetings, including complaints and feedback trends.
• Policy Management
  • Maintain oversight of organisational policies and procedures.
  • Act as an active member of the Policy Committee.
  • Ensure policies are reviewed, updated, approved, communicated and implemented in line with regulatory expectations and operational practice.
• Contracts and Frameworks
  • Support and coordinate NHS framework applications, tenders and bids.
  • Ensure governance, compliance and quality requirements are accurately reflected within contractual submissions.
• Team and Organisational Culture
  • Work collaboratively across the organisation to support a cohesive, inclusive and professional working environment.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and quality assurance of the organisation’s governance strategy.
• General Responsibilities
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Comply with all organisational policies and procedures.
  • Undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as required.

Person Specification

• Knowledge and Experience
  • Experience or demonstrable understanding of governance, compliance or quality assurance frameworks.
  • Experience working within a regulated environment or an understanding of regulatory requirements in healthcare or similar sectors.
  • Experience supporting audits, inspections or external verification processes.
• Skills and Abilities
  • High level of attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident engaging with external regulators, auditors and verifiers.
  • Ability to analyse information and present clear, structured reports.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• IT Competence
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to adapt to bespoke systems and digital governance platforms.
• Personal Attributes
  • Professional, credible and methodical approach to work.
  • Strong sense of accountability and integrity.
  • Team‑focused while able to work autonomously.
  • Proactive and solution‑focused mindset.
  • Experience within healthcare, clinical services or regulated medical environments.
  • Familiarity with NHS frameworks, CQC or accreditation systems such as IQUIPS.
  • Experience supporting policy development and review.
  • Experience supporting Board or governance committee activity.

Equality and Diversity

AxIOM Neuromonitoring Ltd is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Salary & Benefits

£30-40,000 FTE dependent on experience. Bonuses available.