3 months contract with local authority
This interim role focuses on providing strategic leadership in Assurance, Risk, and Compliance. The position is crucial for developing a comprehensive assurance framework that aligns with statutory obligations and strategic priorities. The role involves advising senior leadership, overseeing internal audits, and acting as a liaison with government bodies. It also includes embedding assurance processes into major investments and ensuring robust performance management aligned with strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
* Provide strategic leadership on assurance, risk, and compliance.
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive assurance framework.
* Advise senior leadership and committees on risk and assurance matters.
* Represent the Authority in discussions with the Government regarding regional devolution.
* Oversee the internal audit program and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
* Act as a liaison with internal auditors, regulators, and funding bodies.
* Integrate assurance processes into major investments and funding streams.
* Deliver appraisals of program and project business cases, ensuring due diligence.
* Lead internal program assurance, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury Green Book principles.
* Develop and implement a performance management framework aligned with strategic priorities.
* Advise senior leadership, elected members, and the Mayor on performance trends and risks.
* Lead strategic liaison with the Government for the Gateway Review process.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Knowledge of effective management of staff, budgets, and resources.
* In-depth knowledge of the UK economic framework relevant to the Combined Authority.
* Thorough understanding of the Combined Authority’s Growth Plan.
* Familiarity with investment evaluation tools (e.g., webTAG, cost/benefit).
* Significant knowledge of assurance frameworks and compliance processes.
* Understanding of contract management processes and UK contracting law.
* Understanding of State Aid/Subsidy Control principles.
* Understanding of commercial financial appraisal, including business case analysis.
* Experience in managing budgets and setting targets.
* Experience in leading project appraisals using HMT Green Book principles.
* Experience presenting detailed information to stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience in public sector procurement of services.
* Experience developing and implementing strategies in large organizations.
We operate on bi-weekly payment plan