Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance - Northpoint Wellbeing

Calderdale Council; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working where possible

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

28 days annual leave (plus bank) pro‑r

Discretionary Christmas leave days

Job summary

Northpoint is seeking an Assistant Director of Governance, Risk & Assurance to provide strategic leadership across governance, risk and assurance. You will work with the CEO, Trustees and Senior Management to maintain strong oversight as the organisation evolves.

You will oversee governance frameworks, risk management, compliance and assurance, build credible relationships with regulators and auditors, and support strategic decision‑making with data insights and robust challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance, risk and assurance at senior levels.
• Ability to partner with the Board, Trustees and regulators.
• Proven track record in data‑driven decision support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across governance, risk and assurance.
• Oversee governance frameworks and Board assurance.
• Lead relationships with Trustees, regulators and auditors.
• Provide clear, challenging advice at Executive/Board level.
• Oversee data, impact and performance insights for strategic decisions.
• Protect Northpoint’s reputation and long‑term sustainability.

Skills

Governance leadership

Risk management

Board engagement

Strategic leadership

Data and performance insight

Stakeholder management

Regulatory liaison

Job description

Do you want to be part of the change we’re bringing to mental health support?

Are you a senior leader with strong judgement, credibility and a passion for good governance? This is a rare opportunity to join Northpoint at a pivotal point in our growth, providing strategic leadership across governance, risk and assurance and working closely with our CEO, Trustees, Senior Management Team, Clinical Lead and Clinical Governance Group.

Why us

Northpoint is an established regional provider of mental health services for children, young people and adults across Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Our vision is a world that supports good mental health for all, and our values are professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency.

You’ll be joining Northpoint at a pivotal time, as we prepare to launch a new strategy that will guide our growth, strengthen our impact and shape the future of our services.

As we continue to grow in scale, influence and complexity, strong governance, clear assurance and confident risk management are central to how we maintain quality, trust and accountability.

At Northpoint, you’ll be part of a values‑led organisation that takes its responsibilities seriously and supports senior leaders to work with integrity, clarity and impact.

We offer:

35 hours per week (part‑time considered, 28 hours+)

£64,430 – £74,090 (based 35 hours)

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)

Up to three discretionary Christmas leave days

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Flexible working where possible

Regular supervision and CPD opportunities

A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration

What you will be doing as our Assistant Director of Governance, Risk & Assurance

You will provide strategic, independent leadership across governance, organisational risk and assurance, helping the Board, Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead maintain strong oversight as the organisation evolves.

This includes:

• Leading organisational and clinical governance frameworks and Board assurance
• Owning the organisation’s approach to risk management, compliance and assurance
• Leading senior relationships with Trustees, regulators, commissioners and auditors
• Providing clear, credible advice and constructive challenge at Executive and Board level
• Overseeing data, impact and performance insight to support strategic decision‑making
• Safeguarding Northpoint’s reputation, values and long‑term sustainability

This is a strategic leadership role, focused on organisational grip, judgement and influence rather than day‑to‑day operational delivery

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

You will be a credible, values‑led leader who can operate confidently at senior and Board level, bringing strong judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex or contested environments.

Experience within mental health, health, social care or the VCSE sector is desirable but not essential.

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