Risk Governance Officer; FTC) Job London England UK,Business

As Risk Governance Officer, you’ll play an important role in helping Our Future Health embed effective and proportionate risk management across the organisation
Working closely with the Risk Governance Manager, you’ll coordinate day-to-day risk governance activities, support assurance and risk management processes, and partner with teams across the organisation to strengthen risk-informed decision making
Despite big improvements in healthcare in our lifetimes, today millions of people in the UK still live in poor health as they get older
Diseases like cancer, dementia, diabetes, and heart disease affect the lives of many people in our communities
Our goal is to create a world-leading resource for health research, to improve our understanding and spot the patterns of how and why common diseases start, so treatments can begin sooner and be more effective
Our Future Health is the UK’s largest ever health research programme, bringing people together to develop new ways to detect, prevent, and treat diseases
We are a charity, supported by the UK Government, in partnership with charities and industry
We work closely with the NHS and with public authorities across all nations and regions of the UK
This is a Fixed Term contract position for 18 months
In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues across Our Future Health to coordinate risk governance processes and help embed a positive and pragmatic approach to risk management
Coordinating day-to-day risk governance activities and regular risk review and reporting cycles
Working with risk owners and stakeholders to maintain accurate risk information, monitor agreed actions and follow up on progress
Supporting the implementation and ongoing embedding of Our Future Health’s Risk Management Framework
Facilitating risk identification, assessment and review workshops with teams and stakeholders
Coordinating the development, maintenance and review of organisational and operational risk registers
Reviewing risk information for completeness, consistency and alignment with the Risk Management Framework, providing constructive challenge where appropriate
Producing clear, high-quality risk reporting, analysis and management information to support governance forums and decision making
Supporting assurance activities and maintaining accurate governance records and documentation
Building effective relationships across the organisation and helping colleagues take a pragmatic and proportionate approach to risk
Supporting continuous improvement across risk governance and the wider Assurance function

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Generous company pension package with employer contributions of up to 12%
We have a lovely new office in Holborn, Central London and we offer flexible and remote working arrangements.
We offer all employees a life assurance policy.
Training support to help you achieve your potential.
All employees are covered by a group income protection scheme to support them in the event of long term sickness.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders across an organisation
Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and the confidence to recognise when issues need to be escalated
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow activities through to completion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point
Experience coordinating recurring governance, risk review or reporting processes
Experience working in risk management, governance, assurance, audit or compliance within a complex organisation
Experience facilitating meetings, workshops or stakeholder discussions
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