Director of Corporate Affairs

What you'll bring We are looking for a senior leader with substantial experience across corporate affairs, governance and assurance, strategy, communications, planning, performance and risk. You will bring excellent judgement, strong influencing skills and the confidence to operate effectively with executive teams, Boards, Committees, sponsors and senior stakeholders. You will be an outstanding communicator, able to provide clear advice on complex and sensitive issues, shape organisational narrative, and support senior leaders in managing reputation, engagement and delivery. You will also have a proven ability to lead teams, develop capability, manage resources and support continuous improvement in a complex environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of public sector governance, accountability and assurance, ideally within an arms-length body, NHS or similarly complex public service environment. You will be committed to inclusive leadership, professional standards and

NHS Resolutions values

Professional, Expert, Ethical and Respectful. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a clear public purpose and a significant role in supporting the NHS. You will help shape how NHS Resolution plans, governs, communicates and learns, working with talented colleagues and senior partners to support fair resolution, improvement and the effective use of resources for patient care. What we offer in return Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career growth and development. Collaborative and innovative work environment. Work in a progressive environment towards data-driven strategies. A commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme and a minimum of 27 days Annual Leave. Commitment to support individuals in having a work and life balance, offering flexible working arrangements. When joining the NHS family, there are a wealth of savings, discounts and support you will be able to access. 24 hours employee assistance programme from Health Assured (EAP) Eye care vouchers for Specsavers. Health service discounts. Blue Light card, a discount service for the emergency services and the NHS. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan scheme. About us NHS Resolution is a not-for-profit arms length of the NHS working for health care providers to resolve claims fairly and to share learning across the NHS and beyond. We provide a supportive environment for our staff with specialist training and the opportunity for personal development. NHS Resolution operates several indemnity schemes, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, primarily for the handling of liability claims against English NHS Trusts and other commissioners and/or providers of NHS care. Applicants should submit an application setting out their relevant experience, leadership approach and how they meet the essential criteria for the role. Further information on the recruitment timetable, selection process and assessment arrangements will be provided as part of the application process. We recognise some candidates may wish to use AI to support their application. We do not prohibit such use but please clearly indicate in your application where you have used AI.

Closing date

9th August 2026 We encourage applicants to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close vacancies early should sufficient applications be received You must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you require a Visa, NHS Resolution is currently unable to support sponsorship requests.