Head of Risk

• To be the responsible owner of the Risk Assurance Framework, mapping the principle objectives to risks, control and assurance, and compiling and presenting risk reports.
• Work with the internal auditors, ensure that the Trust's mechanisms for internal control are fit for purpose and monitored
• Ensure that Risk Management & Risk Registers for all services are of a high quality and up to date; ensuring any high risk areas are dealt with appropriately
• Take responsibility for system quality assurance including data entry accuracy, responsibility for evaluating organisational risks, identifying risk implications and advising executives on strategic options.
• Responsible for delivering risk related education and training and assessing skills and competencies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.
• Provide specialised knowledge in the use of the risk management software for recording, reviewing and reporting on risks and risks registers.

Essential

• MSc in governance related subject or equivalent experience in the role Significant experience of risk management software
• Knowledge gained by continued study and/or work experience in the area of risk management.

Essential

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary/ multi-agency health/ social care environment.
• Experience of risk management and managing projects, and some experience of strategic development and planning
• Experience of working at board level - influencing, persuading, challenging and providing assurance to Chief Executive, Chair and Non-Executive Directors.
• Strong project management skills.