Strategic Governance & Assurance Lead

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Governance & Assurance Lead to develop and lead an integrated approach to corporate governance, delivery assurance, risk management and compliance within a complex health innovation organisation.

You will work closely with Executive Directors and senior leaders to shape assurance that supports effective decision-making and proportionate control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve HInM's governance and compliance arrangements, ensuring effective oversight and readiness for external review.
• Establish proportionate assurance across programmes, services and strategic initiatives, providing independent challenge on delivery confidence, value, risk, resources and budgets.
• Design and operate risk-based assurance across the HInM Path, embedding oversight from opportunity development through implementation, benefits realisation and impact evaluation.
• Develop integrated performance, risk and assurance reporting for executives and committees.
• Lead the corporate risk framework and oversight of strategic and operational risks, challenging the effectiveness of controls.
• Lead the development and use of digital tools, automation and reporting technology to improve assurance quality and timeliness.
• Lead and develop the Governance & Assurance function, strengthening organisational capability and promoting accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Governance & Assurance Lead to develop and lead an integrated approach to corporate governance, delivery assurance, risk management and compliance within a complex health innovation organisation.

You will work closely with Executive Directors and senior leaders to shape assurance that supports effective decision-making and proportionate control.