Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent employment agency in Rotherham is seeking a Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager for a full-time temporary contract. This role will oversee governance processes, manage risks, and lead a small team to ensure strategic objectives are met. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong background in governance and risk management, with proven experience in managing performance data. The contract offers an hourly rate of £30.15. Interested candidates should apply via the agency's website or email their CV.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in governance, risk management, and corporate performance.
• Ability to manage teams and foster cross-department collaboration.
• Strong analytical skills for performance data management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data.
• Manage strategic risk and maintain Strategic Risk Register.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance standards.

Skills

Governance Processes Management

Risk Management

Performance Reporting

Team Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager (Hybrid) needed in Rotherham, £30.15ph PAYE - Reference: 000A 9436 / 1

This role will ensure that governance processes are robust, risks are effectively managed, and strategic objectives are delivered in line with agreed standards.

• Corporate Performance Management

  • Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data.
  • Ensure alignment with agreed corporate objectives and delivery of the Plan.
  • Coordinate public performance reporting twice a year and develop reports to track progress against long-term vision.

• Risk Management

  • Manage the client's approach to strategic risk, including maintaining and reviewing the Strategic Risk Register.
  • Identify and assess risks associated with corporate performance and governance processes.
  • Provide assurance that risk management practices meet required standards.

• Corporate Governance

  • Ensure compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance and related frameworks.
  • Support the development of the Annual Governance Statement.
  • Maintain corporate assurance processes and audit readiness.

• Leadership

  • Manage and support a small team (2 direct reports) to deliver performance and risk objectives.
  • Foster collaboration across departments to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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