Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead to join their Corporate Governance Team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This pivotal role involves managing risk management, audit, and assurance mapping while ensuring compliance with key regulations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced team leader with a strong background in governance frameworks and stakeholder management. The position offers hybrid working, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare services and contribute to the delivery of excellence in NHS services.

Benefits

Hybrid working

27 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Opportunities for development

Active wellbeing and inclusion networks

Excellent pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance programme

Access to benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to influence decisions and manage senior stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Corporate Governance Team to implement assurance and reporting activities.
• Drive best practice governance and risk management across the organization.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Governance Frameworks

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Conflict Resolution

Consultancy Expertise

Education

Degree in Leadership or Management

Governance/Risk/Assurance Qualification

Job description

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Governance, Risk and Assurance Lead, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: NHS Business Services Authority

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 80fa68830fa7

Job Views: 3

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum

Closing: 09/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

If you have a thorough knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, and assurance, are an experienced team leader, and are looking for a role that can make a difference, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has an opportunity for you! You will join the Corporate Governance Team, managing key areas including risk management, audit, assurance mapping, and assessment of internal controls, management of agreements with other organizations, and compliance with key regulations such as the Corporate Governance Code. You will be responsible for coordinating policies and procedures and recommending changes across the organization. You need to be thorough, proactive, and committed to being the go-to specialist for corporate governance.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid working – flexibility to work predominantly from home or office based as preferred or required.
• 27 days leave (increasing with service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• Opportunities for development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension
• Various salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 support
• Access to benefits and discounts

Main duties of the job

• Leading the Corporate Governance Team to implement assurance, analysis, and reporting activities to ensure delivery of NHSBSA’s Strategy.
• Driving best practice governance, risk, and assurance practices organization-wide.
• Leading planning and management of governance activities, supporting effective delivery of objectives, including risk management, internal audit, annual report audit, controls assessment, and management of agreements.
• Providing consultancy to Leadership and Senior Managers to improve governance.
• Representing the Authority in governance forums externally as a subject matter expert.

Working for our organization

At NHSBSA, what we do matters. We manage NHS Pension, process prescriptions, and more. Our services are used widely, and we’re proud to contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives. We prioritize customer needs, support career growth, and foster a values-driven culture of collaboration, adventure, reliability, and energy. We care about our people, diversity, and inclusion, and offer flexible working arrangements. Join us to deliver excellence in NHS services and make a difference.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Accountabilities include:

1. Leadership & Delivery

• Design and lead the Corporate Governance Team to support effective controls, governance, and risk management, including managing the team budget.
• Manage and develop team members.
• Lead assurance activities and reviews to ensure strategy delivery.
• Promote best practices and establish the team as a trusted advisor across NHSBSA.
• Identify and share best practices and tools, and support colleagues in establishing controls and governance.
• Provide assurance on risk and issue management effectiveness.
• Review and improve team processes and reporting methods.

2. Governance, Risk, and Assurance

• Lead planning and management of governance activities, including risk management, audits, and controls assessment.
• Foster a culture of critical review and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with external requirements.
• Develop and implement a Corporate Governance Framework.
• Champion governance pathways and enable effective decision-making.
• Advise senior leaders on governance, risk, and assurance matters.
• Represent NHSBSA in external governance forums.

3. Reporting

• Provide timely, accurate governance, risk, and assurance reports to senior committees and boards.
• Use evidence-based insights to drive interventions and improvements.
• Ensure data integrity and a single source of truth for governance information.
• Present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders.

4. Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting their governance and assurance needs.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize and document assurance activities.
• Support understanding of governance frameworks and responsibilities.

5. Information Management and Knowledge Sharing

• Embed and promote the Corporate Governance Framework across the organization.
• Share best practices and lessons learned.
• Develop networks to collaborate on governance improvements.
• Manage governance tools and ensure proper licensing and use.
• Educate colleagues on governance, risk, and assurance processes.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Represent the Head of Governance & Corporate Secretary in meetings.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to professional development.
• Engage in external and internal governance activities and initiatives.
• Uphold NHSBSA values and promote safety, inclusion, and diversity.

Person specification

Personal Qualities, Knowledge, and Skills

Essential

• Ability to influence and impact decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship skills at leadership level.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Initiative and ability to prioritize work.
• Motivational and coaching skills.
• Consultancy expertise.
• Leadership in change environments.
• Excellent presentation skills for complex information.

Desirable

• Role model with motivational skills.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions.

Experience

Essential

• Senior stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in providing contentious feedback.
• Strategic experience in assurance frameworks.
• Consultancy and governance advice experience.
• Team leadership and management experience.
• Budget and team design experience.
• Risk and issues management expertise.
• Knowledge of program and project management.
• Experience with assurance standards and audits.

Desirable

• Proven track record in governance, risk, and assurance methodologies.
• Experience in NHS or large organizations.
• Knowledge of UK Government financial controls.
• Mentoring and coaching experience.
• Benefits management experience.
• Product management experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in leadership, management, or relevant experience.
• Governance/risk/assurance qualification (e.g., CIPFA, PRINCE2, AMP, Agile PM).
• Management of Risk Practitioner qualification.

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree in leadership, management, or governance/risk/assurance.
• Qualifications in change or project disciplines.

The NHSBSA values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and from the Armed Forces Community. We are a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 employer, and have achieved the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion Gold Standard. We support applicants under the Disability Confident scheme and Armed Forces Community applicants who meet essential criteria.