LHC Procurement Group
Group Governance and Risk Manager
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Group Governance and Risk Manager
The Group Governance and Risk Manager will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting our mission to improve lives and places. The postholder will ensure LHCPG operates with transparency, integrity, and accountability, reflecting our values and reinforcing trust with the Board, colleagues, and the communities we serve.
Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will shape how governance, risk, and assurance operate across the organisation - ensuring effective decision-making in practice, while leading and developing the governance function, including line management responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Board and senior leaders, ensuring effective governance in practice - from decision-making through to delivery
- Embed a clear, practical approach to risk across the organisation, enabling teams to understand their responsibilities and take informed decisions
- Lead the development of governance, audit, and assurance - strengthening oversight and organisational performance
- Oversee policy, compliance, and data protection arrangements to ensure the organisation meets its obligations and maintains high standards
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Requirements
Applicants should hold a relevant degree, recognised governance qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent senior-level experience. The postholder will bring a strong, current understanding of governance models, regulatory requirements, and legal obligations, together with experience gained within a Secretariat or Governance team in a regulated environment. A proven track record of providing high-quality governance support and trusted advice to Boards and Committees is essential.
- A demonstrable track record of designing, implementing, and embedding governance and assurance frameworks at organisational level
- Experience of leading the full internal audit cycle and using assurance activity to strengthen organisational performance
- Proven ability of leading risk management frameworks and maintaining strategic and operational risk registers
- Experience of managing organisation-wide policies and business systems to ensure strong governance and compliance
- Experience of operating as a Data Protection Officer, with sound knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Demonstrable capability to exercise sound judgement, think strategically, and lead through complexity and ambiguity
- Well-developed organisational skills, capable to manage competing priorities and operate confidently at senior level
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Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for full details of the role and its requirements.
Benefits
- From £66,189 per annum
- Wellbeing allowance of £300 per annum via a portal (taxable)
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 34 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy up more, plus birthday leave
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan after probation (taxable)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 1 year of service)
- 10 days per year ‘work from anywhere’ opportunity
- 1.5 days personal volunteering leave and team volunteering opportunities
- £1000 pa individual training budget and development support
- Generous pension arrangements
It is encouraged that all candidates submit a cover letter to support their application. Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if suitable candidates are identified.
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