Corporate Governance Officer (FTC - 12 Months)

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization based in Manchester is seeking a Governance and Assurance Officer to assist in corporate governance frameworks. Responsibilities include working with management to ensure compliance with public sector processes and acting as the secretariat for governance committees. The role requires knowledge of NHS governance and experience in internal auditing. Candidates should be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in governance or assurance.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of NHS corporate governance requirements.
• Experience in internal auditing and assurance processes is essential.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience in governance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Business Assurance in governance frameworks.
• Act as secretariat for governance committees.

Skills

Knowledge of NHS governance requirements

Experience in internal auditing

Understanding of public sector governance processes

Education

Educated to degree level

Five years experience in governance or assurance

Job description

Job Summary

At CHP, we believe in creating a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and growth thrive. We're currently on the lookout for a talented Governance and Assurance Officer who's ready to make an impact and grow with us.

Main Duties of the Job

As the Governance and Assurance Officer, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Business Assurance in delivering CHP's corporate governance and assurance frameworks, and ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with those frameworks including acting as the secretariat for governance committees. This is a diverse role working with all management levels, gaining a thorough understanding of all areas of the business, advising on best practice.

This is a national role, the job holder can be based in any part of England.

About Us

At Community Health Partnerships (CHP), we're dedicated to improving health outcomes by creating the spaces where care happens. As a wholly owned company of the Department of Health and Social Care, we manage over 300 high-quality community health buildings across England. We work in partnership with the NHS and local systems to deliver innovative, sustainable infrastructure solutions that support integrated care, reduce health inequalities, and enable better services closer to home. Our mission is simple: enable better care through better spaces.

Job Details

Date posted: 03 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

Please follow this link for more information about the role and to submit your application: https://pfchp.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment/jobdetails/559d4612-de6c-4b35-b519-199a9985cca0. Any applications not received via this route will not be considered.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge of NHS and/or other public sector corporate governance requirements and processes
• Experience of internal auditing and assuring processes

Desirable:

• Internal Audit, Risk Management and/or relevant experience
• Experience of managing third party consultants/professional services

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level and/or five years experience governance and/or assurance

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: Community Health Partnerships

Address: Suite 12B, Manchester One, 53 Portland Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3LD

Employer's website: https://communityhealthpartnerships.co.uk/