Corporate Governance Manager

Job summary

As Corporate Governance Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) deliver its purpose by ensuring strong, effective and compliant governance across the organisation. Working closely with the Board Chair, Company Secretary, Chief Executive and Board members, you'll lead the systems, processes and relationships that support confident decision-making and organisational accountability. You'll provide expert governance advice, oversee the smooth running of Board and committee business, and help strengthen governance arrangements so NHSBT can continue to save and improve lives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at the heart of the organisation while developing governance practice, supporting Board effectiveness and leading a skilled team. Your work will help maintain the quality, transparency and integrity that underpin NHSBT's success.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of NHSBTs corporate governance framework, helping the Board operate effectively, transparently and in line with best practice.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Board members, senior leaders and colleagues on governance, assurance, compliance and internal controls.
• Coordinate high-quality Board and committee activity, ensuring meetings, papers, minutes and actions support informed decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.
• Support the Board Chair and Company Secretary to strengthen Board effectiveness, succession planning, member development and governance assurance.
• Build strong relationships across NHSBT and with external stakeholders, acting as a trusted link between the Board and wider partners.
• Manage governance records, systems and reporting processes that promote accuracy, accountability and efficient ways of working.
• Interpret legislation, regulations and national guidance, helping NHSBT adopt robust governance practices and meet statutory requirements.
• Lead and develop the Corporate Governance team, creating opportunities for learning, growth and high-quality performance.
• Review governance performance through audits, research and analysis, identifying opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
• Deputise for the Company Secretary when required, ensuring continued support for the Board and Executive Team.

The role involves travel on occasion, with overnight stays when required (with appropriate notice).

About us

It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.

Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.

You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Details

• Date posted: 28 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 009320
• Job locations: NHSBT, Capitol Way, Barnsley, S75 3FG, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Tooting, 75 Cranmer Terrace, London, SW17 0RB, United Kingdom, NHSBT - Colindale, Charcot Road, London, NW9 5BG, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SG, United Kingdom, NHSBT, 500 North Bristol Park, Filton, BS34 7QH, United Kingdom, NHSBT, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

What we offer:

• Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life.
• Flexible working options – we promote flexible working where the role allows. We’re happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you.
• Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years.
• Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions‎
• Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role.
• Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process. You can find more information about accessibility, our culture, and how we support applicants on the NHSBT Careers website.

To learn more, please see the job description and person specification.