Governance Officer

Client:

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Community Health Partnerships (CHP) is a Department of Health and Social Care-owned organisation responsible for managing public sector investment in healthcare infrastructure. Working at the heart of the NHS estate, CHP plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, sustainable facilities through strong governance, strategic partnerships, and effective asset management.

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Role:

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CHP is seeking a Corporate Governance Officer to support the delivery of its governance and assurance frameworks across the organisation. Reporting to the Senior Governance Manager, this role will play a key part in ensuring effective governance processes, supporting committees, and contributing to internal audit and risk management activities.

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This is a broad and visible role, offering exposure across all levels of the organisation and the opportunity to influence governance best practice.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of CHP’s corporate governance and assurance frameworks, ensuring compliance with policies

• Act as secretariat for governance committees (including Audit & Risk), coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and tracking actions

• Maintain governance forward planners and support the timely production and circulation of committee papers

• Produce governance reporting for senior stakeholders, covering areas such as fraud, internal audit, gifts and hospitality, and tender waivers

• Maintain and manage the policy register, ensuring policies are reviewed, updated, and approved in line with governance requirements

• Support the production of the Annual Governance Statement and governance sections of the Annual Report

• Support internal audit activity, including tracking actions, liaising with auditors, and monitoring progress against recommendations

• Assist in the development and delivery of CHP’s risk management framework, including facilitating risk workshops

• Maintain accurate governance records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and external requirements

• Support wider business assurance initiatives, including process improvements and quality standards (e.g. ISO)

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Person Specification:

• Degree educated and/or demonstrable experience in governance, assurance, or a related field

• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks, ideally within the NHS or public sector

• Experience supporting internal audit processes and/or risk management activities

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and resolve issues effectively

• High level of attention to detail and ability to work with complex information

• Ability to quickly understand new concepts and work across a broad range of business areas

• Experience working with external stakeholders or professional service providers is desirable

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For further information on applying, contacts for an informal discussion or access to the job descriptions please follow the link below:

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https://www.microsite-castlefieldrecruitment.com/community-health-partnerships/ 

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Please note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process

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