Corporate Assurance Officer

Christchurchandeastdorset; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 44,000 - GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Salisbury is seeking a Corporate Assurance Officer for maternity cover. This role involves leading the coordination of the HMICFRS inspectorate programme, overseeing the internal audit activities, and supporting risk management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a degree or equivalent experience and a strong understanding of corporate governance and assurance processes. The position offers a competitive salary and is a temporary, full-time contract for one year.

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent qualification, or relevant senior-level experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of assurance and corporate governance.
• Working experience of inspections and/or audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of the HMICFRS inspectorate programme.
• Oversee the annual internal audit programme.
• Support the Service’s approach to Risk Management.
• Deliver audits and assurance work for good governance.

Skills

Assurance knowledge

Corporate governance

Risk management

Audit processes

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Corporate Assurance Officer – Maternity Cover

Grade: G

Salary: £44,075 per annum (increment to £45,091 in April 2027)

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week

Location: Service Headquarters, Salisbury (with occasional travel to Dorset & Wiltshire)

Appointment type: Temporary – 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover)

Contact: Nick Sjogren, Head of Strategic Planning and Assurance
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 22 February 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: 6 March 2026

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of the HMICFRS inspectorate programme for the Service, acting as the main Service contact to the inspectorate
• Oversee the annual internal audit programme Service wide, liaising with auditors and senior managers to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place and audits are completed within expectations
• Support the Service’s approach to Risk Management and be the point of contact across the Service
• Deliver audits and assurance work that support good governance across the Service

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent qualification, or able to demonstrate significant level of graduate calibre experience at a senior level in a relevant sector
• Knowledge and understanding of assurance, corporate governance and risk management
• Knowledge and working experience of inspections and/or audit processes

Additional Information

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role (occasional travel to Service locations across Dorset & Wiltshire)
• If you are applying for a secondment opportunity you will need to notify your substantive line manager at the earliest opportunity
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken prior to offer of employment
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre‑employment checks (identity, right to work, medical, references, employment history and explanation of any gaps in the last 3 years)
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances
• We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post
• All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection undertake unconscious bias training

How to Apply

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