Job vacancy: Corporate Compliance Manager, Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit, London

Job summary

Main area

Admin

Grade

band 8a

Contract

Permanent: none

Hours

Full time
Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (pa)

Job ref

FDP - 6768929

Employer: Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Employer type: NHS
Site: Wellington House
Town: London
Salary: per annum
Closing: 26/02/2025 23:59

Corporate Compliance Manager

band 8a

Arden & GEM is a leading Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) working across the health and care system in England to provide transformational solutions, business support and clinical services. We work in partnership with other health and care organisations to design, develop and deliver better care for patients that improves health outcomes while making efficient use of resources. Regardless of function, specialism, or location, we are all united in our commitment to improving health and wellbeing for everyone.

Our services are built on a strong foundation of experienced people who build great relationships, a commitment to NHS values and a thorough understanding of our clients and the challenges they face.

Arden & GEM CSU is committed to supporting the redeployment of our at risk employees. In line with our policy, staff at risk may be given preferential consideration to posts that could be considered suitable alternative employment. We reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. We apologise if you experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Next Steps:

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 www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk to learn more about who we are and apply.

At Arden & GEM CSU, we’re all about making the application process easy and accessible. As an NHS employer, we welcome applications through both NHS Jobs and LinkedIn. Whether you prefer to use LinkedIn’s one-click CV submission or submit an application form via NHS Jobs, the choice is yours! It's 2024, and we’re embracing change and the simplest ways to connect with talent—so apply using the method that works best for you.

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

Person specification

CV

Essential criteria

Lead business planning processes for the FDP programme, working closely with the PMO Lead and Corporate Compliance and Governance Manager.

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.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

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.