Governance and Risk Manager

Job summaryBPAS is an independent healthcare charity providing abortion care, reproductive healthcare, advice and treatment to women across the UK. We are committed to ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality, compassionate care and the right to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

Our work is underpinned by strong governance, effective risk management and a commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for an experienced Governance and Risk Manager to help strengthen these foundations and support the organisation in delivering its strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Company Secretary, you will play a key role in embedding and developing BPAS's corporate governance and risk management frameworks. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Governance and senior leaders across the organisation, you will promote a proactive approach to risk management, strengthen governance processes and ensure effective assurance and accountability.

Main duties of the jobKey responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining BPAS's risk management strategy, policies and procedures, promoting a consistent approach to risk management across the organisation.

Working with Chief Officers, senior leaders and risk owners to identify, assess, monitor and manage organisational risks, ensuring appropriate controls and escalation.

Supporting the management of the Strategic Risk Register and Board Assurance Framework (BAF), ensuring alignment between operational risks and strategic objectives.

Providing oversight and assurance of governance meeting structures below sub-committee level, promoting effective meeting practices, reporting and accountability.

Embedding BPAS's corporate governance and policy management frameworks, ensuring policies are appropriately developed, reviewed, approved and maintained.

Acting as a subject matter expert for the Insight risk management system, supporting effective use, monitoring engagement and identifying areas for improvement.

Providing advice, guidance and constructive challenge to colleagues at all levels, building understanding and promoting a culture of risk-based decision-making.

About us The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us benefits include:34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year

My Mind Pal  mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support

Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits

Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & DiversityBPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Details Date posted
05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Other Salary
50,000 to 55,000 a year

Depending on skills & Experience

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Home or remote working

Reference numberB
0201-HO-GRM-36

Job locations

Orion House Athena DriveWarwickCV
34 6RQ
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

About You You will be an experienced governance and risk professional with a strong understanding of organisational risk management, corporate governance and assurance. You will be confident working with senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively and have the ability to engage and influence colleagues to embed effective governance and risk management practices.

You will bring:

A degree or equivalent experience, together with relevant education, training or demonstrable experience in risk management and governance.

Proven experience of managing risk…