The post holder will beprimarily responsible for leading on the development and maintenance of theRisk Management Strategy, Policy, systems and processes. This includessupporting the Risk Management Group, drafting reports and presentations forreceipt there, and Corporate Risk Register reports through the Board AssuranceCommittees. There will also be a requirement to supporting the corporategovernance function more generally with a range of tasks and prioritiescommensurate with grade.
The postholder willbe an integral part of the Corporate Governance team, ensuring the delivery ofrobust risk management arrangements in line with best practice. They will berequired to provide hands on support, with demonstrable experience in directlymanaging risk management systems and providing training and support (deliveringthe In Phase risk system).
Main duties of the job
Lead the risk management agenda across theorganisation providing advice, guidance and leadership as required
Develop the risk management system (InPhase) tooptimise functionality and user experience
Provide training across the organisation tooperational teams and strategic colleagues / Board
Adopt a continuous improvement model to developand improve risk management across the organisation
Support the broader governance agenda workingwith the Assistant director of governance on a range of governance andassurance priorities
Support the Risk Management Group to set keypriorities and develop a business / delivery plan
Link with relevant external / regional groupsand agencies in relation to risk management and governance
About us
We are aprovider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support thehealth and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health andcare partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with apassion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a differenceeveryday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values ofkindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistentlydeliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to addsocial value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping tomake a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare valuethe benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicationsfrom candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian orMinority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-representedwithin our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendlyorganisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, andmilitary spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions youbring.
CityCare is anequal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people withdisabilities. If you require your application in a different format pleasecontact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to theprotection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job responsibilities
JobPurpose
Working within abusy Corporate Governance team the role sits within the remit of theExecutive Director of Finance and Corporate Services, reporting to theAssistant Director of Corporate Governance.
The post holderwill be responsible for leading on the development and maintenance of theRisk Management Strategy, Policy, systems and processes. This includesresponsibility for support to the Risk Management Group, drafting reports andpresentations for receipt there, and Corporate Risk Register reports throughthe Board Assurance Committees.
The post holderwill be responsible for risk management training across the organisationincluding for the Board and in supporting the annual review of riskmanagement appetite statements and application of this across the riskregisters.
The postholder willbe responsible for supporting the Assistant Director, working with theExecutive leads and the Board, for the overall maintenance of the BoardAssurance Framework and updating reflection of this onto the In Phase riskmanagement system.
Key workingrelationships include operational and corporate staff across the business,members of the Board, Executive support team and the direct leadershipreports to the Executive Directors. The Corporate Governance team sits in theDirector of the Director of Finance and Corporate Services.
The post holder willbe an integral part of the Corporate Governance team, ensuring the deliveryof robust risk management arrangements in line with best practice. They willbe required to provide hands on support, with demonstrable experience indirectly managing risk management systems and providing training and support(ideally delivering the In Phase risk system and if not experience such thatthe ability to rapidly get up to speed with this system at pace in order toprovide professional leadership in this area for the organisation).
In the absence ofthe Assistant Director of Corporate Governance they will assume linemanagement responsibility for the Corporate Secretariat team (Executive PAs)who support the Executive Directors and the Board members and also provideadministrative support to the Board and the Board Assurance Committees.
Dimensions
The post holder will work collaboratively with all Directorates andteams to ensure implementation of recommendations from all auditors andregulators where they relate to risk and compliance (where required insupport of the Assistant Director) providing assurance through the Audit andAssurance Committee on oversight and ensuring any areas of concern arealigned with the Risk Management Framework.
Key Responsibilities
Deputise where required for theAssociate Director of Corporate Governance at relevant internal and externalmeetings and specifically in relation to system Risk Management meetings.
Draft complex reports for Boardand Assurance Committees or as part of external assurance reporting.
Take a leadership hands on roleon Risk Management and management of the RM element of In Phase ensuringeffective engagement on this with operational and corporate colleagues.Trouble shooting as required, providing training and reports to the Boardassurance committees and Board as required.
To contribute to and support withthe design, development, implementation and updating of a Board AssuranceFramework and Risk Management Framework that links to performance managementand considers the organisations strategy and objectives, external scrutiny,and regulatory requirements.
To develop and keep updatedcorporate governance related policies, procedures, guidance and tools relatedto Risk Management in line with legislation, best practices andorganisational objectives, including regular review and publication on theorganisations intranet and website where appropriate.
To produce and deliver trainingsessions on assurance and risk including the facilitation of risk workshopswithin Directorates and teams and through 1:1 support as required.
Provide risk management trainingto the Board
To develop, implement, and embedthe Risk Management Framework including supporting the Assistant Director andthe Board with regular updating the risk appetite statement and tolerance levels,and any associated changes required to the Risk Management Framework and theRisk Registers working with risk owners. working collaboratively withDirectorates and teams across the organisation, particularly in theidentification and assessment of risk to ensure risk appetite is taking intoaccount in the scoring of risks.
To provide expert advice andsupport to Directors, Deputy / Assistant Directors, Managers and ProjectLeads on all areas of risk to support the organisation to achieve itsobjectives, delivering safe and effective services and compliance with legislation/standards.
To attend and present at theappropriate Board Assurance Committees and sub-groups, the Corporate RiskReport and lead on support and preparation of agenda and papers for the RiskManagement Group, which may also include Chairing or deputising for the ExecutiveDirector of Finance and Corporate Services or Assistant Director of CorporateGovernance where required.
To represent the organisation atrelevant national and local events, meetings, and conferences.
To collate, analyse and producehigh quality risk, compliance, and assurance reports on a regular basis tothe Board and Assurance Committees.
To work with the Assistant Directorof Corporate Governance in support of the planning for the relevant internal/ external audit and regulatory requirements for the organisation, includingworking collaboratively with Directorates and teams to accurately track theimplementation of recommendations from all Auditors and Regulators, includingthe provisions of assurance to Board and relevant Committees and Sub-Groups.
To deputise for the AssistantDirector of Corporate Governance in their absence in providing day to dayline management, to the Corporate Secretariat.
To raise concerns of governance,assurance and risk with the Assistant Director of Corporate Governance andDirector of Finance and Corporate Services as appropriate and in a timely way.
To participate in internal andexternal meetings as required. This will include but is not limited to RiskManagement Group, EPPR group, system risk meetings and attendance at BoardAssurance Committees to present Corporate Risk reports.
To undertake any other dutieswhich may reasonably be required within the Service and as delegated by the AssistantDirector of Corporate Governance.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of working in Corporate Governance / Risk Management role.
* Experience of working with others with high level responsibilities and understanding of how to plan their part in provision of effective and efficient best practice risk management systems and processes and delivering high quality work at pace.
* Experience of using Incident and Risk Management Systems used within the NHS such as Datix or InPhase (which is the system used in this organisation)
* Experience of working constructively, sensitively, and confidentially, in a potentially politically challenging environment, with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
* Demonstrated experience of coordinating large projects in complex and challenging environments, and to agreed timescales, with visible results.
* Ability to work with complex and confidential information in a sensitive and appropriate way.
* A good working knowledge of governance frameworks and best practice and ability to interpret legislative frameworks and guidance in NHS, health and or social care settings.
* Evidence of designing and delivering presentations / training to a large group as well as ability to deliver 1:1 training.
* Knowledge and experience of drafting corporate governance procedures and processes that align with NHS organisations.
* Evidence of working with audit teams and tracking recommendation within large organisations.
* Experience of working with Boards, Executive / Non-Executive Directors, and Senior Leadership teams.
* Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Risk Management (IRM)).
* Risk Management system training (preferably experience with In Phase)
* Experience of working within the NHS/or public sector settings.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* Risk Management qualification or demonstrable experience in managing organisation wide systems.
* Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. Institute of Risk Management (IRM)).
* Risk Management system training (preferably experience with In Phase)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC
Address
Aspect House (Hybrid working), Aspect Business Park
Interim Assistant Director of Risk & Governance
£46,148 to £52,809 a yearPay Award Pending
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
B9826-PGCG-6309
Job locations
Aspect House (Hybrid working), Aspect Business Park
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