People Risk and Compliance Partner

NTH; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits

Personal and professional development

Job summary

University Hospitals Tees is seeking a People Risk and Compliance Partner to join the People Directorate at University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees. You will help drive governance, risk management and assurance across the Trust, ensuring compliance with NHS standards and employment law.

The role involves audits, horizon scanning and delivering insightful reports to support improvements in governance and employee experience. Based at the Stockton-on-Tees site with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to write reports.
• Understanding NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks and employment law.
• Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support governance, risk management and assurance across the Group.
• Ensure compliance with NHS standards and employment law requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and horizon scanning.
• Prepare reports and committee papers for governance processes.
• Lead cross-cutting people projects to strengthen governance and accountability.

Skills

Project management

Research methodology

Analytics

Report writing

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Job description

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Site University Hospital of North Teees Town Stockton-on-Tees Salary £39,959 - £48,117 £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People professional to join the UHT People Directorate as a People Risk and Compliance Partner.

The postholder will support the development and delivery of workforce governance, risk management and assurance arrangements across the Group, helping to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements.

The role will contribute to the management of key assurance frameworks, workforce risks and compliance activities, while supporting projects that strengthen governance, improve employee experience and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The post is based at the University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, with travel required across UHT sites as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The People Risk and Compliance Partner will play a key role in supporting the University Hospitals Tees (UHT) ability to meet statutory, regulatory and NHS workforce standards through effective compliance monitoring, risk identification and governance support. Working closely with the People Risk and Compliance Manager and wider People Directorate, the postholder will provide operational and analytical support to ensure that People processes and documentation meet internal audit, NHS England, Care Quality Commission (CQC) and employment law requirements.

The postholder will support the delivery of assurance mechanisms across areas including the Fit and Proper Person Requirement (FPPR), Board Assurance Framework (BAF), risk management, Freedom of Information (FOI) and regulatory compliance. They will contribute to the development and monitoring of governance and assurance frameworks, support internal and external audits, undertake horizon scanning and help identify learning arising from non-compliance, incidents and risk trends.

The role also involves leading and supporting cross-cutting people projects, preparing reports and committee papers, and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Group to strengthen governance, reduce organisational risk and embed a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience

Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands

Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice.

Ability to write reports, some of which may be complex

Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate.

Demonstrate the ability to handle technical complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.

Ability to maintain effective relationships and develop networks both internally and externally as required.

Logical with good analytical skills to assess qualitative and quantitative data/information.

Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills.

Strong leadership and team building skills.

Experience

Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports

Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards

Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement

Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Experience of monitoring compliance and action plans

Ability to analyse problems and support the development of practical and workable solutions to address them

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice
• Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Ability to write business plans, some of which may be complex

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports
• Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards
• Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement
• Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals
• Worked in NHS or similar public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a governance or risk management environment

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

It is the policy of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost for their DBS certificate. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay on commencement with the Trust. The DBs check will be undertaken during the pre-employment check screening.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested to ensure e-mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Disability

We are a Disability Confident Lead employer. This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless they have permission to work via another route. Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here: Work in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk )

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly.

We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

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