Head of Governance, Risk and Planning

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 389383

**Salary**:

- £54,857
- A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

**Job grade**:

- Grade 7

**Contract type**:

- Permanent

**Business area**:

- MCA - Corporate Services

**Type of role**:

- Administration / Corporate Support
Business Management and Improvement
Governance
Planning
Risk Management

**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

**Number of jobs available**:

- 1

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Location
- Southampton

About the job

**Job summary**:
Are you a credible and authentic leader, with the ability to articulate a vision, and engage people to deliver results.

Do you have experience of operating robust Risk Management and Business Continuity processes, developing strategies and business plans, overseeing organisational performance processes, providing insight and clear understanding of strategic and corporate issues?

Are you excited about high standards of organisational governance?

Would you like a high-profile role which is crucial to the delivery of effective assurance to the Accounting Officer (the Chief Executive) on the management of risk, assurance, planning and internal controls within the Agency?

If so, we are looking for a Head of Governance, Risk and Planning to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
- Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas._

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams.

We want everyone to feel valued and supported to achieve their potential at MCA.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks groups covering, Women’s, LGBTQI+, Race, Carers, Mental Wellbeing and volunteer Respect Ambassadors.

**Job description**:
**What is Corporate Services?**

The Directorate of Corporate Services is responsible for the effective delivery of Corporate Services to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Corporate Services includes Governance, Performance, Private Office, Internal Audit and Assurance, Communications, Procurement, Finance, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Programme Management Office, Property & Facilities, and Regulatory Compliance Investigations.

**Who is the Head of Governance, Risk and Planning?**

The Head of Governance, Risk and Planning has responsibility for matters of organisational governance including risk, performance and business continuity as well as organisational planning and annual reporting. It is a high-profile role which is crucial to the delivery of effective assurance to the Accounting Officer (the Chief Executive) on the management of risk, assurance, planning and internal controls within the Agency.

A pivotal role in driving a culture of good governance to ensure systemic improvements in processes and compliance throughout the MCA. The role will be required to develop and continuously innovate governance, reporting and planning processes and work across the agency to embed and support other directorate teams. It will ensure that the agency remains compliant with relevant statutory, regulatory and government requirements.

The post holder will provide expert guidance, support and insight on risk management, organisational performance, business continuity and planning, ensuring that the agency is able to monitor and manage its activity efficiently and effectively.

**Your responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Lead and develop the Agency’s approach to risk management in line with the government’s Orange Book requirements, ensuring effective design and implementation of policies, procedures and practices for risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Responsible for the process and development of agency performance reporting, ensuring that there is accurate and timely performance management information developed and reported within the Business, including to the Executive Committee and Board, aligned to regulatory requirements, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
- Develop reporting templates, tools, and guidance to standardise reporting and drive best practice and innovation in reporting, optimising the utilisation of tools to manipulate and visualise data. Ensuring that all the governance procedures and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and accessible to all colleagues.
- Develop and publish of the Annual Agency Business Plan, the Annual Report and Accounts and the Manageme