Job summary
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
The successful candidate will work exceptionally well on initiative and be able to move between variety of timebound tasks. The role supports the Corporate Governance Lead in providing corporate support, guidance and advice to the Executive and Senior Management Team, in the areas of corporate governance and assurance. This will include supporting the administration of the Board and its committees and the wider governance and management frameworks. The post holder will also deliver and support assurance activities, gathering information and providing analysis and drafting reports.
Potential applicants can contact Karen Bonham at karen.bonham@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Interviews will be held 24/25 June 2025
Main duties of the job
Collate, coordinate and analyse the organisations internal records for a range of Corporate Governance and Assurance Frameworks, and conduct and report on assurance exercises; as well as creating, developing and maintaining data reporting mechanisms to inform the effectiveness of a range of assurance frameworks.
Provide a coordinated administrative, forward planning and diary management service for the Board and its committees, including preparation of agendas and papers: pursuing appropriate follow-up action as required, including with external stakeholders and sponsors. Deal directly with executives and non-executives on a range of confidential matters as appropriate to supporting this function.
Contribute to the development of corporate governance staff awareness training modules and on occasion provide intranet articles for internal consumption.
About us
Our office is based in Coventry. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role, you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC.The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work independently to assist the Corporate Governance Lead in providing robust assurance reports for ARAC and the Board, and any other workshop or committee as required.
Support the evidence-gathering process for assurance mapping, external audit or regulatory requirements in relation to governance aspects of the Annual Report and Accounts, where required.
Autonomy to act in own areas of responsibility and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement across a wide range of governance areas.
Ensures requirements for budgetary control are followed, in line with Standing Financial Instructions, in the handling and processing of all matters.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work independently to assist the Corporate Governance Lead in providing robust assurance reports for ARAC and the Board, and any other workshop or committee as required.
Support the evidence-gathering process for assurance mapping, external audit or regulatory requirements in relation to governance aspects of the Annual Report and Accounts, where required.
Autonomy to act in own areas of responsibility and the initiative to identify opportunities for improvement across a wide range of governance areas.
Ensures requirements for budgetary control are followed, in line with Standing Financial Instructions, in the handling and processing of all matters.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting and liaising with Executive and Non-Executive Directors and senior managers including diary management, setting up meetings and taking action minutes.
- Experience of initiating, developing and maintaining electronic and manual office and reporting systems, including spreadsheets, filing and management of information across a wide range of functions.
- Experience of accurate collation and analysis of detailed, complex & sensitive information or data.
- Experience of working in a risk management or governance environment.
- Experience of working with staff at all levels of seniority. Demonstrable experience in call handling and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of writing reports, policy development and implementation.
Desirable
- Ability to compile and critique reports drafted by self and others and make recommended suggestions for improvement.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the governance requirements of ALB Board and committees, and requirements for the effective conduct of business An understanding of good governance frameworks, accountability, schemes of delegation and the need for adherence to established controls.
- An understanding of the process and requirements of assurance exercises, performance analysis, and customer satisfaction and evaluation
Desirable
- Understand the need to counter fraud in either the public or private sector. Understand the need to protect people, property and resources within the NHS, and exercise due diligence
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent relevant qualification, or experience, in full range of corporate governance, business management, and assurance procedures, including providing business support and servicing Boards and committees.
Responsibility for research and development
Essential
- Able to investigate and evaluate issues including complex enquiries, proposing suitable solutions.
- Able to conduct surveys and audits in defined areas of work seeking advice where necessary.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Excellent scheduling and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage dependant pipelines across the organisation.
- Able to work autonomously against a range of defined policies, with responsibility for maintaining and evolving applicable procedures as required, consulting and seeking advice where necessary.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Facilitation, influencing and interpersonal skills. Able to maintain and develop good working relationships, including with external stakeholders.
- Able to provide process advice and support to managers across the business with regards to corporate governance procedures.
- Ability to confront and challenge conflicting information sources at all levels within the organisation.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of risks relating to sharing and disclosure of personal information, and business sensitive information.
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills, including letters, emails and minutes for a variety of recipients: capable of distilling, constructing and delivering clear information.
- Advanced level use and proficiency in MS Office Program suite, including Excel, Word and other packages as required.
- Able to support a wide range of back-office functions including stationery ordering, booking travel and accommodation and other administrative activities, as well as support and train others to do so.
Desirable
- Experience of using project management software platforms to run reports. Practical application of Access databases.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting and liaising with Executive and Non-Executive Directors and senior managers including diary management, setting up meetings and taking action minutes.
- Experience of initiating, developing and maintaining electronic and manual office and reporting systems, including spreadsheets, filing and management of information across a wide range of functions.
- Experience of accurate collation and analysis of detailed, complex & sensitive information or data.
- Experience of working in a risk management or governance environment.
- Experience of working with staff at all levels of seniority. Demonstrable experience in call handling and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of writing reports, policy development and implementation.
Desirable
- Ability to compile and critique reports drafted by self and others and make recommended suggestions for improvement.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of the governance requirements of ALB Board and committees, and requirements for the effective conduct of business An understanding of good governance frameworks, accountability, schemes of delegation and the need for adherence to established controls.
- An understanding of the process and requirements of assurance exercises, performance analysis, and customer satisfaction and evaluation
Desirable
- Understand the need to counter fraud in either the public or private sector. Understand the need to protect people, property and resources within the NHS, and exercise due diligence
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent relevant qualification, or experience, in full range of corporate governance, business management, and assurance procedures, including providing business support and servicing Boards and committees.
Responsibility for research and development
Essential
- Able to investigate and evaluate issues including complex enquiries, proposing suitable solutions.
- Able to conduct surveys and audits in defined areas of work seeking advice where necessary.
Freedom to Act
Essential
- Excellent scheduling and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage dependant pipelines across the organisation.
- Able to work autonomously against a range of defined policies, with responsibility for maintaining and evolving applicable procedures as required, consulting and seeking advice where necessary.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Facilitation, influencing and interpersonal skills. Able to maintain and develop good working relationships, including with external stakeholders.
- Able to provide process advice and support to managers across the business with regards to corporate governance procedures.
- Ability to confront and challenge conflicting information sources at all levels within the organisation.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of risks relating to sharing and disclosure of personal information, and business sensitive information.
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, data entry and presentation skills, including letters, emails and minutes for a variety of recipients: capable of distilling, constructing and delivering clear information.
- Advanced level use and proficiency in MS Office Program suite, including Excel, Word and other packages as required.
- Able to support a wide range of back-office functions including stationery ordering, booking travel and accommodation and other administrative activities, as well as support and train others to do so.
Desirable
- Experience of using project management software platforms to run reports. Practical application of Access databases.
