Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Policy, Improvement and Risk Manager for a hybrid role in Rotherham. The successful candidate will ensure robust governance processes and effective risk management while delivering strategic objectives. Responsibilities include managing performance data, overseeing the strategic risk register, and ensuring compliance with corporate governance frameworks. This full-time role is offered on a temporary contract basis, and candidates can apply directly or via email.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in corporate performance management is essential.
• Strong understanding of risk management practices required.
• Experience in corporate governance frameworks is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data.
• Manage the strategic risk register and assess corporate performance risks.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance.
• Lead a small team to achieve performance and risk objectives.

Skills

Corporate Performance Management

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

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 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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