Risk & Assurance Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your main objectives is to support the board and senior leadership team in ensuring the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe, effective and financially sustainable services for vulnerable children now and in the longer-term;

Under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Audit & Governance, and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, coordinate and manage the implementation and ongoing development of the charitys risk management framework; risk policies, risk appetite statement; risk universe and board assurance framework / assurance map;

Undertake deep dive risk assessments and provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls from time to time as required by Audit & Risk Committee;

Undertake a quarterly review of key financial controls and report findings to the Finance, Finance, Investments & Resources Committee and Audit & Risk Committee;

Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed management actions designed to strengthen risk mitigation strategies / close compliance gaps and provide assurance on these to SLT and trustees.

Prepare the risk update for SLT, the board and each of its committees including risk heat maps and key risk indicators for the charitys principal risks.

Establish effective working relationships with other second line risk, quality and compliance functions and periodically monitor the effectiveness of their activities.

Liaise with SLT directors to ensure departmental risk registers are in place and appropriately maintained.

Facilitate risk workshops and provide online training on TCTs risk management policy and procedures. Meet regularly with risk owners to review risk responses and progress with actions. Ensure there is an effective process of escalation of significant risks to SLT and trustees;

Prepare an annual review of the effectiveness of internal control and risk management for the Audit & Risk Committee;

Take the lead on business continuity planning, working with the Risk & Assurance Analyst:

i. Develop and implement the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework and annual programme of work and advise on compliance with contractual requirements (in particular the EPRR standards under the NHS contract).

ii. Work with external stakeholders to ensure joined up emergency planning and preparedness.

iii. Work in close partnership with Head of IT to ensure the IT Disaster Recovery Policy and Procedures are kept up to date and regularly tested

iv. Provide advice and guidance on BCM issues including the co-ordination, development, implementation and review of BIAs, BC plans, processes and procedures.

v. Provide accessible reference data digitally and in hard copy as necessary for all staff

vi. Meet with Business Continuity Leads to establish routine and structure as well as the review of Business Impact Analysis and plans on an annual basis or when necessary

vii. Create awareness of the importance of crisis management and business continuity planning through communication and the provision of training and facilitation of role-based scenario walk-through exercises.

viii. Audit compliance with crisis management and business continuity plans

ix. Ensure the site-wide forced-closure contingency plan and emergency site evacuation plan is reviewed at least annually and kept up to date.

x. Provide recommendations and other management feedback as appropriate

As required, support the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance with other relevant and appropriate activities, such as: the annual insurance renewal process; information governance and other governance related matters.

Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

Professionalism Takes action and raises concerns.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Childrens Trust.

Maintain professional boundaries and professionalism at all times.

Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours at all times.

Health and Safety

Adheres to all Health and Safety guidelines, principles, and regulations to perform your role and comply with The Childrens Trust policies and procedures.

Provide evidence of all vaccinations (or medical exemption) required for the post.

Adhere to manual handling procedures and complete mandatory manual handling training.

Promotes the health and safety of others.

Uses the incident reporting and risk assessment system (IRAR), to identify and report risks and incidents/actions if directed.

Responsible for identifying and mitigating risk within the work environment.

Wellbeing and Emotional Resilience

Maintains a positive approach and outlook when dealing with change and overcoming challenges and problems.

Recognises own limitations, develops realistic goals, and uses support network resource when or if necessary.

Treats challenges and problems as a learning experience.

Remains organised and focused when under pressure.

Responds appropriately and effectively to all constructive feedback

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Advanced knowledge and practical experience of the discipline of enterprise risk management at a senior level

Desirable

• Qualified accountant or internal auditor

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Commitment to the vision and values of The Childrens Trust.
• Flexible and can do attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in risk management, governance, internal audit or compliance roles in a large organisation
• Broad financial, commercial and operational experience gained in the public, private or third sector

Desirable

• Experience gained in a charity, health or education setting and an understanding of the corresponding regulatory and compliance requirements

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent collaboration, oral and written communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

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

The Children's Trust

Address

The Childrens Trust

Tadworth Court

Tadworth

Surrey

KT20 5RU

Employer's website

https://www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)