Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Corporate Services Manager

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

DSFS Ltd are looking into recruiting to the position of Corporate Services Manager

The role supports the Managing Director's Office, Board processes, corporate governance frameworks, risk management activities, and sensitive assignments that require a physical presence.this position ensures essential onsite continuity to uphold service resilience. There is an onsite requirement determined by operational needs specific to the service, rather than representing an arbitrary exception to general policy.

Serving as a senior member, the Corporate Services Lead offers both strategic and operational guidance to the Assistant Director of Corporate Services & Strategy, as well as the Managing Director's Office.

A critical position in formulating, implementing, and maintaining the corporate governance, risk management, compliance, and performance strategy throughout all DSFS initiatives.

This involves facilitating the smooth operation of the DSFS Limited Companies Board, upholding organisational compliance, encouraging governance enhancements and assurance, and ensuring the Managing Director has robust oversight of progress on major deliverables and meets external standards set by the Parent Company (Chesterfield Royal Hospital).

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisational skills, and confidence to work across diverse corporate functions.

Main duties of the job

Deliver strategic and operational support to plan, coordinate, and optimise the effectiveness of Company Board meetings, Performance Meetings, and Contract Meetings.

Oversee the preparation, quality control, and punctual submission of governance and performance reports for the Board and key stakeholders.

Consistently uphold and enhance DSFS governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Build and sustain strong cross organisational relationships with the Trust and wider partners to support stability, compliance, and effective decision making.

Establish comprehensive risk management and incident reporting procedures throughout all DSFS areas, encouraging the consistent and proactive utilisation of risk systems.

Support the ongoing development and implementation of governance best practice across DSFS Limited Companies.

Assist Directors in comprehending governance requirements and ensure that all actions and decisions are accurately documented, monitored, and executed.

About us

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Please see below link for the DSFS website.

DSFS - Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited | DSFS

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Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,699 to £50,361 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DSFS-7834913

Job locations

DSFS Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Calow

S44 5BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that is required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree level or equivalent management qualification/experience
Provision of services in the healthcare industry in a managerial role, able to demonstrate a good understanding of operational delivery.
Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of a variety of NHS sectors.
Proof of successful strategy development and implementation.
Able to create/shape innovative strategic vision for the best possible long term benefit of the organisation and patients.
Exceptional communicator, able to create impact and demonstrate proactive customer relationship awareness.

Desirable

A proven track record of translating strategy into effective delivery.
Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required on difficult issues.

Experience

Essential

Strong experience in governance, corporate services, compliance, or executive support within a complex organisation.
Proven ability to deliver governance or performance cycles reliably and on time.
Confident in handling sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work across multiple levels of the organisation
Experience within NHS, public sector, or subsidiary company governance.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Understanding of corporate risk management frameworks and statutory compliance
High level of written communication, able to produce accurate and professional reports, minutes, and assurance papers.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to influence, build trust, and work effectively with senior leaders and board members.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Degree level or equivalent management qualification/experience
Provision of services in the healthcare industry in a managerial role, able to demonstrate a good understanding of operational delivery.
Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of a variety of NHS sectors.
Proof of successful strategy development and implementation.
Able to create/shape innovative strategic vision for the best possible long term benefit of the organisation and patients.
Exceptional communicator, able to create impact and demonstrate proactive customer relationship awareness.

Desirable

A proven track record of translating strategy into effective delivery.
Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly
Demonstrated capabilities to manage own workload and make informed decisions in the absence of required information, working to tight and often changing timescales
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required on difficult issues.

Experience

Essential

Strong experience in governance, corporate services, compliance, or executive support within a complex organisation.
Proven ability to deliver governance or performance cycles reliably and on time.
Confident in handling sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work across multiple levels of the organisation
Experience within NHS, public sector, or subsidiary company governance.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Excellent organisational leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple workstreams.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Understanding of corporate risk management frameworks and statutory compliance
High level of written communication, able to produce accurate and professional reports, minutes, and assurance papers.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to influence, build trust, and work effectively with senior leaders and board members.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFS Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Calow

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFS Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Calow

S44 5BL

Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)