Fire Safety Systems jobs in Rayleigh

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a risk specialist to join our Trust as Head of Risk. As Head of Risk, you will provide expert leadership and oversight of the Trust’s risk management framework, Board Assurance Framework, and Corporate Risk Register.

Working closely with senior clinical and corporate leaders, you will ensure risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed, providing the Board and executive teams with clear insight to support informed decision-making and the delivery of strategic objectives.

In this role you will offer constructive challenge, expert advice, and professional guidance on all aspects of risk management. You will lead and develop the Risk Team while overseeing the day-to-day management of key governance and assurance processes.

You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across a wide range of specialist functions, including patient safety, health and safety, fire safety and security, information governance, infection prevention and control, and business continuity, helping to foster a proactive and positive risk culture across the Trust.

If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a passion for governance, assurance, and continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.

To be the responsible owner of the Risk Assurance Framework, mapping the principle objectives to risks, control and assurance, and compiling and presenting risk reports.

Work with the internal auditors, ensure that the Trust’s mechanisms for internal control are fit for purpose and monitored

Ensure that Risk Management & Risk Registers for all services are of a high quality and up to date; ensuring any high risk areas are dealt with appropriately

Take responsibility for system quality assurance including data entry accuracy, responsibility for evaluating organisational risks, identifying risk implications and advising executives on strategic options.

Responsible for delivering risk related education and training and assessing skills and competencies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Provide specialised knowledge in the use of the risk management software for recording, reviewing and reporting on risks and risks registers.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.