Corporate Assurance Officer

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic self-starter to join the Corporate Assurance team (which encompasses Governance, Risk & Compliance) to cover maternity leave in the role of Corporate Assurance Officer. This will be a fixed-term 9-month cover with the potential to be extended by 3 months if needed.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a \’can-do\’ attitude and have ambition to succeed in this varied, interesting, and important role.

Main duties of the job

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will support the Head of Corporate Assurance in providing a high-quality service to the Directors and Board-level Committees. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that meeting arrangements and logistics are robust and that all meeting papers are of high quality, consistent, and clear.

You will support the management of risk centrally and assist corporate directorates and operational Care Groups. Working collaboratively, you will contribute to maintaining the Trust Risk Registers to keep the Board well-informed about current operational risks.

You should possess strong communication skills to liaise effectively across a range of Trust colleagues, including senior managers. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent time management, attention to detail, and proven experience working under pressure and tight deadlines.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3,700 talented colleagues who are highly valued and respected.

Our wide portfolio includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing service quality and committed to recruiting individuals who share our vision and values. View our Strategy here: Clinical and Organisational Strategy 2023-2028

Learn more about working at RDaSH and the benefits we offer: Work with RDaSH

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The main terms and conditions of service are available here: NHS Employers

Details

• Date posted: 15 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 per annum, pro-rata
• Contract: Fixed-term
• Duration: 9 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 376-CP-0600-A
• Job locations: Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital site, Doncaster, DN4 8QH

Job description

Please view the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• A minimum of 2 years administrative experience at NVQ 3 level or equivalent

Experience (Essential):

• Experience of producing minutes for Board-level committees and following up on actions promptly
• Previous experience in a similar position within private or public sectors
• Experience working in complex environments with regulatory/statutory controls

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure check will be required.

Employer details

Name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address: Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital site, Doncaster, DN4 8QH

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