Job Description HEAD OF GOVERNANCE AND RISK
SALARY: ?£56,745
GRADE:? UKRI Band F
CONTRACT TYPE: ?Open Ended (Permanent)
HOURS: ?Full Time
LOCATION: ?Westward House, Bristol
CLOSING DATE: ?21 April 25
PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE:? 01 & 02 May 25
PURPOSE
To provide high quality and effective advice and support on governance, risk and assurance matters to Research England, working collaboratively with UKRI colleagues; in doing so, developing and demonstrating a thorough understanding of research and knowledge exchange in the higher education sector and the political and organisational context within which Research England and UKRI operate.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Governance and Risk:
Lead the cyclical review of the effectiveness of the Executive Group and Council
induction) of Research England Council members
Develop and implement governance and risk policies and processes across Research England, ensuring alignment with the wider UK Research and Innovation policies
Promote these processes, ensuring colleagues are engaged with, and adhere to, them
Manage the Research England risk management framework, including risk reporting to Council and the Executive Group
Advise Research England colleagues with regard to governance or risk matters which may affect their areas of work
Engage w...