Risk and Assurance Manager

Risk & Assurance Manager required for leading Surrey Charity

Qualified Accountant or Internal Auditor

Client Details

The Risk & Assurance Manager is a high-profile role in the organisation providing support to the Head of Audit, Risk & Governance in the implementation and oversight of effective risk management and assurance policies and procedures for the whole organisation. You will attend the Audit & Risk Committee and other board committees from time to time to present on risk and assurance. With experience of delivering 2nd line risk and assurance activities within large, complex or heavily regulated organisation, you will be effective in building professional relationships and influencing and collaborating with colleagues from all disciplines and at all levels.

Description

• Your main objectives is to support the board and senior leadership team in ensuring the charity continues to deliver high-quality, safe, effective and financially sustainable services now and in the longer-term;
• Under the guidance of the Head of Risk, Audit & Governance, and in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organisation, coordinate and manage the implementation and ongoing development of the charity's risk management framework; risk policies, risk appetite statement; "risk universe" and board assurance framework / assurance map;
• Undertake deep dive risk assessments and provide assurance over the effectiveness of internal controls from time to time as required by Audit & Risk Committee;

• Undertake a quarterly review of key financial controls and report findings to the Finance, Fundraising & General Purposes Committee and Audit & Risk Committee;
• Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed management actions designed to strengthen risk mitigation strategies / close compliance gaps and provide assurance on these to SLT and trustees.
• Prepare the risk update for SLT, the board and each of its committees including risk heat maps and key risk indicators for the charity's principal risks.
• Establish effective working relationships with other second line risk, quality and compliance functions and periodically monitor the effectiveness of their activities.
• Liaise with SLT directors to ensure departmental risk registers are in place and appropriately maintained.
• Facilitate risk workshops and provide online training on Charity risk management policy and procedures. Meet regularly with risk owners to review risk responses and progress with actions. Ensure there is an effective process of escalation of significant risks to SLT and trustees;
• Prepare the annual review of the effectiveness of internal control and reporting on the principal risks for inclusion in the annual report and accounts;
• Take the lead on business continuity planning, working with the Risk & Assurance Analyst:
• Develop and implement the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework and annual programme of work and advise on compliance with contractual requirements (in particular the NHS standard contract)
• Work in close partnership with Head of IT to ensure the IT Disaster Recovery Policy and Procedures are kept up to date and regularly tested
• Provide advice and guidance on BCM issues including the co-ordination, development, implementation and review of BIAs, BC plans, processes and procedures.
• Provide accessible reference data digitally and in hard copy as necessary for all staff
• Meet with Business Continuity Leads to establish routine and structure as well as the review of Business Impact Analysis and plans on an annual basis or when necessary
• Create awareness of the importance of crisis management and business continuity planning through communication and the provision of training and facilitation of role-based scenario walk-through exercises.
• Audit compliance with crisis management and business continuity plans

Profile

• Advanced knowledge and practical experience of the discipline of enterprise risk management at a senior level
• Qualified accountant or internal auditor

• Significant experience in risk management, governance, internal audit or compliance roles in a large organisation

• Broad financial, commercial and operational experience gained in the public, private or third sector

• Experience gained in a charity, health or education setting and an understanding of the corresponding regulatory and compliance requirements

• Excellent collaboration, oral and written communication, influencing and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

• Flexible and 'can do' attitude to competing commitments in workload.
• Highly motivated and reliable.
• Ability to cope working in a demanding environment
• Commitment to maintaining personal wellbeing and the wellbeing of colleagues.

Job Offer

Hybrid working

Free car parking

Generous pension

25 days holiday

Very friendly team

Chance to work for an extremely worthwhile organisation