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Governance & Compliance Lead

Type:

Part Time, Permanent

Location:

East Cheshire Hospice, Macclesfield

Hours:

Part Time, flexible hours based around quarterly meeting schedules – average of 15 hours per week

Salary:

Commensurate with skills and experience

Closing date:

21-06-2026

East Cheshire Hospice is based in Macclesfield and supports patients with life limiting illnesses and their families. Our mission is “to provide the highest quality of care and support to the people we serve”.  

We are looking for a Governance and Compliance Lead to provide professional and confidential co-ordination and administrative support to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees for the purpose of keeping the Governance structures and processes of East Cheshire Hospice up-to-date, compliant and ethical.

The role involves supporting the governing board by providing guidance on governance legislation, regulatory frameworks, and trustee responsibilities. This includes preparing and facilitating board and committee meetings, organising strategy days, and ensuring compliance with best practice standards such as the Charity Governance Code. The postholder will manage policies and risk registers, seek external advice when needed, and support trustee engagement through induction and ongoing development.

What we can offer you:

Flexible hours with working from home option when required
Comprehensive learning and development, with excellent training opportunities
NHS Pension scheme for existing members. Workplace pension for non-NHS members
7 weeks paid holiday – increasing upon length of service
Free parking at the Hospice
Subsidised meals at the Hospice
Staff Benefits – including access to money saving offers via our very own ECH Sunflower Card and NHS Blue Light Card

What you will need:

Specialist knowledge of Governance frameworks and how they operate
Demonstratable experience in co-ordinating disparate committees to achieve a common outcome
Excellent IT skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Training will be given on site-specific software packages e.g. Vantage
Ability to develop, administer and co-ordinate the updating and ratification of policies to support governance best practice within the organisation
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritise and deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Strong influencing skills with the ability to act in a diplomatic, confidential, credible and effective manner whilst interacting with senior leadership bodies.

We welcome informal visits and pre-application discussion. To arrange a visit, or to discuss the role further please contact Hannah Bentham, HR Advisor on 01625 664 994.

Diversity Statement:

We are passionate about creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that promotes and values diversity and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. However, we know that there is a lot to learn and do, and we are committed to doing so because it’s the right thing to do for both our workforce and the people we care for. No person (staff, volunteer, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010 regardless of race or ethnicity, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. We also believe in taking an intersectional look at equality and ensuring we support our staff, volunteers, patients and members of the public taking into account our role in equity and health inequalities. To support an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to share experiences and ideas, we have encouraged the creation of a variety of forums including our ECH Staff Forum, LGBTQ+ champions, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Pastoral Support for all.

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