Job summary Are you an experienced and confident risk or governance professional? If so, join our growing Data, Risk and Governance Team in this new exciting role We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to help shape the governance and compliance landscape at Helen & Douglas House by developing processes and implementing the change necessary for operational effectiveness. This role is a hybrid full-time role with 2 day per week spent working in our office in Cowley, Oxford. Please note, we are shortlisting and interviewing as applications come in, so advert may close early if the vacancy is filled. We advise you to apply as soon as possible, if interested. Main duties of the job You will play a critical role in enhancing the risk management procedure, and will be responsible for providing assurance to the Board of Trustees & Executive Team that the charity is fulfilling its legislative and compliance obligations. Your responsibilities will also include developing and embedding processes and standards to ensure effective policies are in place. While previous charity/third sector experience is not essential, previous risk management,policyand governance experience, and regulatory knowledge are necessary to ensure your success in this role. You will also possess strong influencing and relationship management skills. Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families. We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients. About us Helen &Douglas House offer the following benefits: - 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years, and 29 days after 5 years of service. - Flexible Annual Leave: buy or sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year. - Life assurance x4 your annual salary. - We are a direction agency for the NHS Pension Scheme. -Group Personal Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution. - Eye care voucher scheme. - Cycle to work scheme. - Octopus electric vehicle leasing scheme. - Occupational sick pay and maternity pay. - Enhanced maternity leave and shared paternity leave. - A flexible working environment. - Investment in your Continuous Professional Development. - Employee Assistance Programme. - Recommend a friend scheme. - Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and run regular in-house EDI-focused events and workshops. Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,923 to £46,026 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number B0269-24-0032 Job locations 14a Magdalen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1RW Job description Job responsibilities To manage and maintain an integrated and dynamic approach to risk, consisting of clear standards and effective process controls, aligned to business objectives and underpinned by high-quality risk awareness. To ensure the charity adheres to good governance and compliance at all levels to provide assurance to both the Board of Trustees and Executive Team that the charity is fulfilling all its legislative and compliance obligations. To embed high standards of accountability and integrity throughout the charity by maintaining an effective set of policies, standards, and procedures to minimise risks to the charity and ensuring operational effectiveness. Job description Job responsibilities To manage and maintain an integrated and dynamic approach to risk, consisting of clear standards and effective process controls, aligned to business objectives and underpinned by high-quality risk awareness. To ensure the charity adheres to good governance and compliance at all levels to provide assurance to both the Board of Trustees and Executive Team that the charity is fulfilling all its legislative and compliance obligations. To embed high standards of accountability and integrity throughout the charity by maintaining an effective set of policies, standards, and procedures to minimise risks to the charity and ensuring operational effectiveness. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of working in a risk or compliance role. Proven experience of delivering governance assurance to a senior level. Experience of policy management. Desirable Previous experience working within a charitable organisation would be an advantage, as would good knowledge and experience of both charity law and company law. Skills Essential Ability to build trust and to influence colleagues at all levels across the charity, board and external stakeholders. Strong networking, influencing and relationship management skills. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of working in a risk or compliance role. Proven experience of delivering governance assurance to a senior level. Experience of policy management. Desirable Previous experience working within a charitable organisation would be an advantage, as would good knowledge and experience of both charity law and company law. Skills Essential Ability to build trust and to influence colleagues at all levels across the charity, board and external stakeholders. Strong networking, influencing and relationship management skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Helen & Douglas House Address 14a Magdalen Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 1RW Employer's website https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)