NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Corporate Governance Manager

The closing date is 25 March 2026

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 Corporate Governance Lead will support the Board Secretary in ensuring the Board meets its obligations to comply and secure ongoing compliance with its legislative and regulatory framework. In summary:

Deputise for the Board Secretary in their absence across all areas of corporate governance.

Provide autonomous high-level comprehensive support to the Authority board and committees, advising the chairs of committees on matters of procedure and corporate governance.

Oversee on a day-to-day basis the administration, communication and handling of governance issues for the Authority.

Responsible for developing and delivering an annual programme of Authority business in consultation with the Board Secretary and chairs of relevant committees; and

Responsible for the quality assurance of Committee generated documentation.

Potential applicants can contact bethan.wassell@nhscfa.gov.uk for an informal chat if you have any questions regarding the role.

Our vacancies are popular and we may close this vacancy earlyshould we receive a significant number of applications.

Interviews will be held Online 15th/16th April

Main duties of the job

Support the Board Secretary by developing a clear knowledge and understanding of highly complex specialist areas such as the constitutional framework, standing orders and relevant legislation, with the ability to interpret them accurately and to provide clear guidance to Executive and Non-Executive Directors on matters of significant importance.

To assist the Board Secretary in the comprehensive and ongoing review of relevant national governance publications that might affect the Authority, ensuring they are briefed on these matters and have regard to them when making decisions

Contribute to the writing, proof reading and coordination of the publication, distribution and presentation of the annual governance statement and annual report.

Work with the Board Secretary in ensuring that the Authority has a robust framework for monitoring and reporting on compliance with corporate governance standards and recommended good practice.

Please read the Job Description

About us

We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and also offer flexible and home-based working. 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. We accept secondments from the public and private sector; 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. Please apply without delay as reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. The CFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.

To comply with the HM Government Functional Standard GovS 007, and specifically the Personnel Security Standards, individuals employed by NHSCFA will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standards checks.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

076-CFA7850235

Job locations

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Cheylesmore Coventry

CV1 2WT


Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Board Secretary in ensuring that the Authority is compliant with relevant governance frameworks.

To work with the Board Secretary to monitor, manage and provide training to Board members as required.

Support the Board Secretary in setting up effective arrangements for monitoring Authority assurance against DHSE requirements

Lead on the Authoritys compliance with both the Registers of interests, Gifts & Hospitality; developing, implementing and managing an auditable framework and database

Support the Board Secretary in organising the Authoritys Annual General Meeting, deputising if so required

Support the Board Secretary in the application of the fit and proper persons regulations

In conjunction with the Board Secretary assist in the review of the Board effectiveness and ensure that its sub committees are managed effectively.

Please see the Job Description

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Board Secretary in ensuring that the Authority is compliant with relevant governance frameworks.

To work with the Board Secretary to monitor, manage and provide training to Board members as required.

Support the Board Secretary in setting up effective arrangements for monitoring Authority assurance against DHSE requirements

Lead on the Authoritys compliance with both the Registers of interests, Gifts & Hospitality; developing, implementing and managing an auditable framework and database

Support the Board Secretary in organising the Authoritys Annual General Meeting, deputising if so required

Support the Board Secretary in the application of the fit and proper persons regulations

In conjunction with the Board Secretary assist in the review of the Board effectiveness and ensure that its sub committees are managed effectively.

Please see the Job Description

Person Specification

PSpec

Essential

  • oSignificant experience of interpreting legislation and statutory guidance oExperience of developing a training programme oExperience in formal minute taking of high-level meetings/court. oExperience of handling complex data and information analysis oExperience of providing support and advice on governance issues to senior management in the NHS. oExperience of managing and supervising others oKnowledge and understanding of complex corporate governance requirements and ability to advise senior managers on these specialist matters oExperience of policy development
  • Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • oExperience in the NHS oExperience of providing support to an NHS Board Secretary function. oExperience of team management oUse of Board software oExperience of delivering training to senior members of staff, ideally in the healthcare sector
  • oKnowledge of public law and judicial review
  • oLegal Practice Course or equivalent oCGI (ICSA) qualification oEducated to post-graduate level in English Law.
Person Specification

PSpec

Essential

  • oSignificant experience of interpreting legislation and statutory guidance oExperience of developing a training programme oExperience in formal minute taking of high-level meetings/court. oExperience of handling complex data and information analysis oExperience of providing support and advice on governance issues to senior management in the NHS. oExperience of managing and supervising others oKnowledge and understanding of complex corporate governance requirements and ability to advise senior managers on these specialist matters oExperience of policy development
  • Post graduate qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • oExperience in the NHS oExperience of providing support to an NHS Board Secretary function. oExperience of team management oUse of Board software oExperience of delivering training to senior members of staff, ideally in the healthcare sector
  • oKnowledge of public law and judicial review
  • oLegal Practice Course or equivalent oCGI (ICSA) qualification oEducated to post-graduate level in English Law.

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

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Address

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Cheylesmore Coventry

CV1 2WT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Counter Fraud Authority

Address

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Cheylesmore Coventry

CV1 2WT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Board Secretary

Bethan Wassell

Bethan.wassell@nhscfa.gov.uk

Details

Date posted

11 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

076-CFA7850235

Job locations

Cheylesmore House 5 Quinton Road

Cheylesmore Coventry

CV1 2WT


Supporting documents

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