Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a RiskOfficer. This pivotal role plays an integral part in ensuring the smooth operation and effective oversight of the organisation's risk framework. The Risk Officer will be responsible for providing critical support to the Head of Risk and the administration of risk committees and groups, ensuring that these meetings function efficiently and in full alignment with the organisation's overarching strategic goals.
In this role, you will take on a variety of tasks that are crucial to maintaining the effectiveness of risk processes, including providing risk management support to our operational teams, analysing data and creating risk register reports.
The role also includes coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and assisting with the implementation of governance policies.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the overall management and co-ordination of Risk, reviewing practices and processes to ensure that all areas are working effectively.
Develop/maintain expertise in assigned systems, data and reporting processes to enable accurate and timely production of information.
To provide full administrative support to the Risk and Policy Group and the Audit and Risk Committee, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and action tracking.
Responsible for production of timely and accurate information analysis and reports to an agreed timetable to the appropriate audience.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your contributions will help ensure that risk meetings are well-organised, compliant with regulatory requirements, and positioned to make informed decisions that drive the organisation forward. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where your attention to detail and strong organisational skills will play a key role in supporting the long-term success of the organisation.
The base for this role is Grange Lodge, Kesgrave - although we can offer some flexible working, there is an expectation for successful candidates to work from their base for the majority of their working week. Some visits to County Hall in Norwich is also expected but this will not be on a regular basis as the base will be Kesgrave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your contributions will help ensure that risk meetings are well-organised, compliant with regulatory requirements, and positioned to make informed decisions that drive the organisation forward. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, where your attention to detail and strong organisational skills will play a key role in supporting the long-term success of the organisation.
The base for this role is Grange Lodge, Kesgrave - although we can offer some flexible working, there is an expectation for successful candidates to work from their base for the majority of their working week. Some visits to County Hall in Norwich is also expected but this will not be on a regular basis as the base will be Kesgrave.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this person specification
- A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Law, Public Policy) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data manipulation using a range of data formats and tools.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and able to use these skills to liaise with staff at all levels.
- Working in field of risk and/or governance
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Prolonged concentration required when analysing statistical information and writing reports.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to tight and often changing timescales.
- Work is managed rather than supervised.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly proficient in all Microsoft application
- Minute taking and providing administrative support to meetings
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems (Datix, Ulysses)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this person specification
- A degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Law, Public Policy) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data manipulation using a range of data formats and tools.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, and able to use these skills to liaise with staff at all levels.
- Working in field of risk and/or governance
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working within the NHS.
Skills
Essential
- Prolonged concentration required when analysing statistical information and writing reports.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload to tight and often changing timescales.
- Work is managed rather than supervised.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly proficient in all Microsoft application
- Minute taking and providing administrative support to meetings
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems (Datix, Ulysses)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
