Corporate Governance and Risk Lead

NHS England; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cambridge is looking for a Corporate Governance and Risk Lead. You will oversee corporate governance and risk management processes while contributing to a strategic team. The ideal candidate has a Master's level qualification and substantial senior management experience, with expertise in governance and finance. The role requires effective communication and problem-solving skills in a complex environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's level qualification or senior level experience in a specialist area.
• Subject-matter expertise in governance.
• Demonstrable senior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the region's corporate governance framework.
• Maintain the Region’s risk management policy and risk register.
• Provide advice on governance and risk to staff.

Skills

Negotiation and communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Master’s level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The East of England Regional Director's Office is a small central team led by the Chief of Staff. It oversees the region's key priorities and supports regional interaction with national directors and programmes.

The Regional Delivery Unit is a high‑profile strategic team that delivers the new operating model, streamlines governance and reporting, oversees programme delivery and ensures key targets are met.

Main Duties of the Job

As Corporate Governance and Risk Lead, you will report to the Deputy Head of Regional Delivery Unit. The role is split largely between overseeing the region's corporate governance framework and risk management processes (≈50%) and contributing to a fully functioning Regional Delivery Unit.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain procedures for integrated governance of the Region, including designing new reporting infrastructure.
• Support the Deputy Head in setting up new reporting, methodologies and processes for regional priorities and programmes.
• Maintain the Region’s risk management policy and Core Stream system, including ownership of the risk register.
• Provide advice and guidance to staff on governance, information governance and risk; ensure best practice and ownership of the Region’s governance handbook and key corporate processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Master’s level qualification or equivalent senior level experience in a specialist area.

Knowledge and Experience – Essential

• Subject‑matter expertise in key risk and governance areas.
• Evidence of post‑qualifying and ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrable senior management experience.
• Understanding of current healthcare policy and its implications for engagement.
• Familiarity with the relationships between the Department of Health, NHS England/Improvement and provider/commissioning organisations.
• Experience delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while directing teams.
• Financial responsibility, including budgeting and financial process knowledge.
• Staff and function management.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes – Essential

• Negotiation and communication of highly complex, sensitive information to senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking, problem‑solving, decision‑making in contentious situations.
• Plan and organise complex activities, adapting to changing circumstances.
• Deliver at pace in a complex environment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop performance improvement and innovation plans.

Values and Behaviours – Essential

• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
• Alignment of work with benefits to patients and the public.
• Innovation and partnership working.
• Knowledge and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Other – Essential

• Ability to travel across sites where required.

Employer Details

Employer: NHS England
Address: Victoria House, Camlife, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5XB
Website: Not provided