Head of Risk, Policy and Compliance

1 month ago

London Area, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are currently working in partnership with a National Federated Charity, renowned for their youth work across the UK. They are looking to appoint a Head of Risk, Policy and Compliance on an initial six month temporary basis, but they will be encouraged to apply for the permanent role.


This will be a full-time position based in London, looking to pay a day rate of either £225.00 PAYE inclusive of Holiday Pay or £266.95 via an umbrella company.


The ideal candidate will have a relevant professional qualification or be in the final stages of a qualification in governance and/or risk, e.g IRM Risk Practitioner, ICSA Company Secretary


The main focus of this position is to be the principal source of expert advice on risk management, policy development and ensuring that the organisations systems and processes are effective and follow best practice.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Advising the Board, ELT, Committees, Risk Owners and Leads and all staff and volunteers involved in the risk management processes
  • Overseeing the Risk Register, ensuring it is accurate, comprehensive and up to date – and to produce regular reports on its efficacy, including the accountability for mitigations, actions and completion dates
  • Initially attending the risk sections of all ELT, Board and Committee meetings and advise on all aspects of risk
  • Ensuring that the changes made to the Risk Register identified in Board, Committee and ELT meetings are updated in the Risk Register
  • Holding responsibility for documenting the risk policy, the risk appetite, roles and responsibilities for the Board, ELT, UKLT, Committees and Risk Leads, as well as monitoring that the prescribed standards and ways of working are adhered
  • Providing training materials, training and support to all staff and volunteers involved in risk management, including the induction of new staff and volunteers
  • Working with the nominated Risk Champions to promote and implement the principles and practices of effective risk management
  • Promoting and maintaining a continuous improvement approach to risk management
  • Deputising for the Head of Governance on matters of risk, policy and compliance


Experience required:

  • Relevant professional qualification or in final stages of qualification in governance and/or risk, e.g. IRM Risk Practitioner, ICSA Company Secretary


Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Experience of supporting Boards, Committees and Executive Teams in relation to organisational governance matters
  • Experience of developing and managing strong working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
  • Experience of embedding risk best practice
  • Experience of organisational performance management
  • Experience of implementing organisational risk management processes


Working hours:

  • Full time (35 hours a week)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Working from home three days a week (scope for flexibility)


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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