Job summary
This newly created role at the heart of our high profile national organisation will lead NICE's corporate governance function, and provide oversight of the chief executive and chairman's office, and the appeals process for our technology appraisal and highly specialised technologies guidance.
working with a high degree of autonomy, the successful candidate will have an organisation-wide impact. They will work closely with NICE's chairman, chief executive, directors and senior leaders, providing advice and guidance on NICE's corporate governance policies and procedures, and other sensitive matters, ensuring NICE remains compliant with its statutory framework and obligations.
As NICE's board secretary, the successful candidate will establish procedures for the effective and efficient functioning of the board and NICE more widely, ensuring the decisions of the board, its committees, and senior governance meetings are properly recorded and actioned.
If you have experience of working within a senior corporate governance role, ideally in the public sector, and experience of minuting and supporting senior level meetings please read on to find out more!
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications so please don't delay your submission.
Main duties of the job
Leading NICE's corporate governance function, ensuring NICE's organisation-wide corporate governance arrangements are robust and effective, and comply with legal requirements and best practice
As NICE's board secretary, overseeing the effective operation of the Board, board committees and senior governance meetings, including producing high quality minutes of the board meetings
Providing expert advice and guidance to the chairman, chief executive, board members, directors and staff on complex, sensitive and high-profile governance matters
Providing operational leadership to the chief executive and chairman's office, ensuring high-quality business support, effective information flows and appropriate escalation of issues
Overseeing arrangements for meetings in public and appeals, ensuring processes operate effectively, transparently and in accordance with published guidance and statutory requirement
Acting as a point of contact with NICE's legal advisers, triaging requests from NICE staff for legal advice, and monitoring and analysing contract spend
Managing NICE's complaints process, including investigating and responding to complaints from members of the public and stakeholders
About us
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
Generous NHS Pension - Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
Flexible working - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
Exclusive discounts - Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light CardTime to recharge - Start with 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Inclusive staff networks - Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud - we celebrate diversity
Tailored development - Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
Per annum (plus HCAS if applicable)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
907-913
Job locations
Manchester or London
Manchester or London
M1 3BN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Job responsibilities
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
