Corporate Compliance Manager

Employer: Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit

Employer type: NHS

Site: Wellington House

Town: London

Salary per annum: Band 8a, ranging from £53,755 to £60,504 pa dependent on experience.

Closing: 27/02/2025 23:59

Corporate Compliance Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in governance, compliance, and business operations within NHS England’s Federated Data Platform programme. This role is responsible for ensuring the FDP meets its regulatory, financial, and corporate governance requirements while driving operational excellence.

Reporting to the Governance and Corporate Compliance Manager, you will lead on business planning, financial oversight, records management, and workforce compliance activities. You will work closely with senior leadership, finance teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure that corporate governance standards are upheld while supporting the strategic development of compliance frameworks.

As a key member of the team, you will also deputise for the Governance and Corporate Compliance Manager, representing the function in governance-related discussions and decision-making forums.

Main Duties of the Job

Strategic Compliance & Governance

• Lead and enhance corporate compliance processes, ensuring alignment with NHS England’s governance, risk, and assurance frameworks.
• Oversee compliance with financial regulations, corporate policies, and procurement processes.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory queries and external audits.
• Ensure robust records management and data governance practices, supporting the wider digital transformation agenda.

Business Planning & Operational Leadership

• Lead business planning processes, working in partnership with the PMO and finance teams to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Provide oversight of recruitment and workforce governance, ensuring compliance with NHS staffing policies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to improve corporate efficiency and value for money in financial planning.
• Support the development of business cases and liaise with finance teams for budget approvals and procurement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Decision-Making

• Work closely with senior NHS leadership, external bodies, and governance teams to ensure compliance best practices.
• Represent the Corporate Compliance function in decision-making forums, ensuring regulatory and business needs are balanced.
• Deputise for the Governance and Corporate Compliance Manager in compliance-related matters.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Significant experience in corporate compliance, governance, or risk management, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply NHS governance, procurement, and financial compliance frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in business planning, finance management, and corporate reporting.
• Familiarity with audit processes, regulatory engagement, and workforce governance requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess risks, oversee financial compliance, and drive governance improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience advising senior leadership on compliance and assurance matters.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience within a PMO, business operations, or NHS governance function.
• Knowledge of Atamis, business case management, and NHS procurement policies.
• Relevant governance, finance, or risk management certifications (e.g., CIPFA, IIA, ICSA, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Educated to master’s level or with equivalent senior-level experience in compliance, finance, or governance.

Working for Our Organisation

The role is within NHS England’s Data and Analytics Directorate, which is driving transformation to improve the use of data in health and care. You’ll be working with the Federated Data Platform, a system designed to integrate data across Trusts and Integrated Care Boards to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

We value independent thinking and risk-taking. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas. Our culture encourages a healthy work-life balance, and we strive to create an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

Visit our website at to learn more about who we are and apply.

Note: We are not sponsoring this position, so applicants must be UK residents.

Person Specification

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

All new entrants to the CSU for a permanent position will be subject to a 6 month probationary period. For new entrants appointed on a fixed-term basis, the probationary period is between 1 and 6 months.

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