Senior Assurance and Compliance Manager

Job summary

We are seeking expressions of interest for a Group Senior Assurance & Compliance Manager to establish and lead a dedicated perinatal assurance function across UHL and UHN.This is a new and exciting opportunity to shape how we deliver clear, robust and transparent assurance from frontline care through to Board-level oversight.

Main duties of the jobThe Group Senior Assurance & Compliance Manager will play a key role in delivering a systematic, intelligence-led approach to assurance, providing a clear line of sight across safety, quality, workforce and performance.

You will:

Develop and coordinate Group-wide Perinatal assurance reporting

Triangulate data from incidents, complaints, workforce, performance and audit

Support Board and committee reporting, ensuring information is clear, accurate and actionable

Enable early identification, escalation and management of risk Strengthen regulatory readiness including CQC, NHS Resolution MIS Year 8 and national reviews (Ockenden, Amos, Thirlwall)

About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).We have four primary goals:high-quality care for all,being a great place to work,partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:we are compassionate,we are proud,we are inclusive, andwe are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..ukDetails

Date posted
11 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year

pa

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number-COR-AJob locationsUHL (LRI or LGH), UHN (KGH or NGH)
Leicester, Kettering or NorthamptonshireLE1 5WW
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Why This Role Matters This role is central to ensuring we can demonstrate:
Robust and credible assurance to Boards and regulators

Improved visibility and management of risk Delivery of national safety and quality requirementsA consistent and standardised approach across the Group It directly supports the success of the UHL and UHN alignment of perinatal accountability and assurance operating model

What We Are Looking For We are seeking individuals who:
Have strong experience in governance, assurance, or quality improvement

Are confident working with complex data and intelligence

Can communicate clearly with senior leaders and committees

Are highly organised, analytical and detail-focused

Are motivated to improve outcomes for women, babies and families

Additional Information This role forms part of a new Group Perinatal assurance function, repurposing existing resource to enhance oversight, reduce duplication and improve consistency across organisations.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Why This Role Matters This role is central to ensuring we can demonstrate:
Robust and credible assurance to Boards and regulators

Improved visibility and management of risk Delivery of national safety and quality requirementsA consistent and standardised approach across the Group It directly supports the success of the UHL and UHN alignment of perinatal accountability and assurance operating model

What We Are Looking For We are seeking individuals who:
Have strong experience in governance, assurance, or quality improvement

Are confident working with complex data and intelligence

Can communicate clearly with senior leaders and committees

Are highly organised, analytical and detail-focused

Are motivated to improve outcomes for women, babies and families

Additional Information This role forms part of a new Group Perinatal assurance function, repurposing existing resource to enhance oversight, reduce duplication and improve consistency across organisations.
Person Specification

Training

Essential Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a large, complex healthcare organisation.

Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to governance, assurance, quality improvement, service improvement or programme delivery.

Desirable Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with training or qualification in quality improvement, project or programme management, governance, audit or risk management.

Experience

Essential Substantial experience of leading assurance, compliance, governance, quality improvement or service . Knowledge of NHS governance, assurance, quality and risk arrangements. Application, Interview improvement activity within a healthcare setting.

Experience of developing and…