Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment business is seeking a Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager for a hybrid role based in Rotherham. The role focuses on governance processes, risk management, and alignment with corporate objectives. Candidates should have experience in performance management and risk frameworks, and the ability to lead a small team effectively. The position is full time on a temporary contract. Apply via the company website or email with CV referencing the job ID.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing performance data collection and reporting.
• Knowledge of managing strategic risks and compliance frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing small teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Manage strategic risk and maintain the Strategic Risk Register.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Supervise a small team to deliver performance objectives.

Skills

Corporate Performance Management

Risk Management

Leadership

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 [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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