Board Governance & Off-Payroll Compliance Manager

The Role 

 Be at the heart of good governance, strategic leadership and organisational excellence.

IC24 is seeking an experienced and highly organised Board Governance & Off-Payroll Compliance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting our Board, Executive Team and governance framework.

This is a unique opportunity for a governance professional who is passionate about driving best practice, enabling effective leadership and ensuring robust compliance across a complex and purpose-driven organisation.   

The role

Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, you'll act as Company Secretary and, with support from the Executive Assistant Team, be responsible for maintaining and enhancing governance arrangements that support effective Board decision-making and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the Board Chair, CEO, Executive Team and Board members, you'll help shape governance processes that support the delivery of IC24's strategic ambitions. You'll also lead the organisation's approach to off-payroll compliance and provide assurance that governance and compliance frameworks remain robust and effective. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Company Secretary
• Supporting the Board and Committee cycle
• Advising on governance best practice and Board effectiveness
• Managing Board and Committee development and induction programmes
• Leading governance improvement initiatives
• Providing oversight of off-payroll working compliance
• Supporting risk, assurance and audit readiness
• Producing high-quality governance reports and Board papers
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders        

About you

You'll bring:

• Significant experience in governance, Board support or company secretarial environments
• Excellent knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with Executive Directors and Board members
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
• An interest in governance improvement and organisational effectiveness

Who are we? 

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

Location: Ashford, Kent (hybrid working model, must be in the office on Mondays and board meeting days)  

Hours per week: Part time, 4 days per week, (typically 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility aligned to Board cycles and organisational priorities)

What’s in it for you:-

• Annual Salary of £48,000 FTE / £38,400 actual salary for the required part-time hours
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme 
• Additional annual leave above statutory minimum 

• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay)
• Inclusive wellbeing benefits 

• Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services
• Professional development opportunities
• Free membership to our reward and discount platform
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic DBS disclosure and two references.

For a job description and person specification please see attached. 

Closing date: 26th July 2026

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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

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