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Governance & Compliance Manager

Primary Eyecare Services

Manchester, M4 6LNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£47,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

Help shape governance, compliance and assurance across a national healthcare organisation. We are seeking an experienced Governance & Compliance Manag...

  • We're looking for someone with experience in:
  • Governance, compliance, risk, assurance or information governance
  • Managing complex workstreams and organisational priorities
  • Supporting audits, inspections, accreditation or external assurance processes
  • Developing policies, procedures and governance frameworks
  • Providing practical advice and constructive challenge to stakeholders at all levels
  • Working within a regulated environment

Healthcare or NHS experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Primary Eyecare Services is the largest not-for-profit provider of NHS primary and community eye care services in England, supporting commissioners and healthcare partners through a network of over 3,000 optometry practices.

Qualifications

Essential: - Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience within governance, compliance, quality, risk, assurance or information governance functions.
  • Experience managing complex programmes of work and competing priorities.
  • Experience coordinating audits, inspections, accreditations or external reviews.
  • Experience developing policies, procedures, governance frameworks and assurance documentation.
  • Experience influencing stakeholders and providing advice at varying levels of an organisation.
  • Working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
  • Knowledge of governance, risk management and compliance principles.
  • Understanding of audit, assurance and continuous improvement approaches.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Ability to produce clear reports and recommendations.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound judgements.
  • Commitment to professionalism, integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to support and develop others.

Desirable

  • Experience within the NHS, healthcare or another highly regulated environment.
  • Knowledge of: Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT), DTAC, CQC requirements, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials
  • Experience supporting certified management systems.
  • Relevant qualification in governance, compliance, risk, quality or data protection.
  • Previous line management or supervisory experience.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 October 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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Primary Eyecare Services

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