[Hiring] Senior Risk & Assurance Manager @Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced risk and assurance professional to become the Trust's lead specialist and principal adviser on risk management and Board assurance arrangements. This is a senior, influential role at the centre of corporate governance, supporting Executive Directors, senior leaders and Board Committees to understand and manage the risks that could affect delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives.

Operating with considerable autonomy, you will combine expert technical knowledge with credible challenge, clear analysis and strong relationships. You will help strengthen organisational resilience, support effective decision-making and embed a positive risk management culture across the Trust.

What you will lead

• Operational management, development and quality assurance of the Board Assurance Framework, including the annual review and refresh of strategic risks.
• The Trust's operational risk management arrangements, including consistent application of policies, methodologies and standards.
• High-quality risk and assurance reporting for the Board, Audit Committee, Board Committees and Executive and Senior Leadership Risk Assurance Group.
• Identification of emerging risks, assurance gaps, control weaknesses and cross-organisational themes, with advice on mitigation and escalation.
• The Internal Audit recommendations tracker process using 4Action, and management and development of the 4risk system.

The impact you will make

• Create a clear line of sight between strategic objectives, risks, controls, assurance and performance outcomes.
• Provide expert scrutiny and constructive challenge on risk assessments, controls, assurances and risk ratings.
• Enable the Board and senior leaders to assess organisational resilience and make well-informed, risk-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in governance, risk management, assurance, audit or a related discipline.
• Significant senior-level experience of risk management, assurance and governance within the NHS or a similarly complex regulated environment.
• Experience of leading and developing Board Assurance Frameworks and advising Executive Directors and Board Committees.
• A strong record of influencing senior stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and presenting complex information to Boards and senior leadership teams.
• Highly developed analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex or ambiguous information and make sound judgements.
• Excellent Board-level report writing, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.

Professional background

• A relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, would be welcomed. Examples include the Institute of Risk Management, the Chartered Governance Institute, an internal audit qualification, or a project or programme assurance qualification.
• A broad understanding of the NHS is desirable.

Key Messages

• We are a forces-friendly employer.
• Candidates should ensure that all submissions and interactions reflect the candidate’s own skills, experience, and understanding.
• Any use of AI that compromises the integrity, fairness, or authenticity of the recruitment process may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of offer, or dismissal if these circumstances come to light post hire.
• Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up-to-date information about whether the role they are applying for (incl. offered salary) is eligible.
• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.
• We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website.