Assurance Manager

Overview

Develop and manage assurance framework to oversee portfolio delivery, risk and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• assurance framework
• business case
• portfolio oversight
• kpi alignment
• risk management
• benefits realisation

Tasks

As our Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and continuously strengthening a decision-making (assurance) framework for Historic England, ensuring a structured approach to business case approval via the Portfolio Management Board. You will ensure that assurance activities provide oversight for Portfolio delivery, complementing corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and supporting the organisation’s ability to manage risk and realise benefits.

Requirements

• collaboration
• leadership
• judgement
• assurance
• innovation
• influence

What You Bring

-Highly collaborative, great with people, influencing and leadership skills, able to work with and get the best from team members and colleagues across multiple disciplines. -Sound judgement, with the ability to anticipate issues and support strategic priorities. -Experience of assurance management, including development or management of assurance, governance and/or decision-making frameworks or processes -Demonstrable experience of driving innovation and implementing new initiatives. -Ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels, making challenging concepts and processes clear and actionable

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Benefits

This is a Full Time, maternity cover. This role can be based from home. The start date for this role is 23rd February 2026. £39,590 - £42,624 pro-rata We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. National £39,590 pro-rata We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive pension scheme starting at 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals. We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more. We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don’t prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can. Having won the Gold Award from MIND for workplace wellbeing in seven consecutive years, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. GL+ £42,624 pro-rata The location of this role is National where we offer hybrid working, you will be based in one of our following offices and from home - Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge.

About Historic England

-Bolstered to preserve and celebrate England's rich and diverse historical legacy, the entity plays a crucial role in protecting the nation's heritage. -It aids in the conservation and upkeep of historical structures, landscapes, and sites nationwide, ensuring the past remains significant for future generations. -With extensive expertise in cultural heritage, architectural preservation, and archaeology, it supports both public and private sectors in managing historical assets. -The organization offers grants, advice, manages listed building classifications, and maintains records of historical sites, contributing to the preservation of the nation's identity. -Its projects frequently involve the rehabilitation of ancient monuments, the revitalization of historical cityscapes, and the protection of culturally significant locations. -The entity also engages in innovative projects that integrate modern development with heritage preservation, promoting sustainable expansion while maintaining historical integrity. -Through its efforts, major landmarks such as Stonehenge and the Tower of London have undergone significant restoration. -An emphasized aspect of its strategy is public participation, providing resources and guidance for individuals, communities, and local authorities to contribute to heritage preservation.

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Interview Process

-provisional interview dates: week commencing 12th january 2026