Risk and Assurance Partner

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the Specialist Recruitment partner for Valleys to Coast to appoint a Risk and Assurance Partner, a new and critical position within the Governance and Assurance Team, in helping the Group to deliver their ambitions as they enter into the growth phase of their business strategy.

The Opportunity:

As the Risk and Assurance Partner, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Valleys to Coast's risk management, assurance processes, and compliance responsibilities are effectively executed. You will work closely with the Director of Governance and Assurance to ensure they meet the highest standards in delivering their strategy and fulfilling their regulatory obligations.

You will provide leadership on risk management and assurance frameworks, supporting senior leadership to identify, mitigate, and manage risks across the organisation. You will be the point of contact for internal audits, maintain key governance policies, and ensure the overall integrity of V2C's risk and assurance systems.

Responsibilities:

Risk Management

• Lead the development and implementation of V2C's Risk Management and Business Assurance Frameworks, ensuring effective oversight and controls.
• Assist the leadership team in identifying and managing risks, ensuring that they are mitigated proactively.
• Update the strategic risk register and work closely with directors to ensure that key risks are reviewed and addressed.
• Prepare and distribute regular risk reports to leadership and board members, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of emerging risks.
• Maintain an awareness of sector-specific risks, providing briefings to the Board and the leadership team.
• Administer governance policies, including the risk management policy, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Assurance Oversight, Liaison & Support

• Act as the key liaison between the organisation and V2C's internal audit provider, ensuring that audits are effectively scheduled, and results are delivered on time.
• Coordinate internal audit visits, ensuring teams are prepared with necessary evidence.
• Ensure that audit recommendations are tracked, and follow-up actions are taken in a timely manner.
• Maintain effective systems for capturing and managing actions arising from audits and other third-party assurance reports.

Compliance and Other Duties

• Provide advice and guidance across the organisation on risk management and assurance.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of internal risk management practices.
• Assist with the maintenance of mandatory training related to risk and assurance.
• Act as a system administrator for governance and risk systems within the organisation.

Leadership & Management

• Deputise for the Director of Governance and Assurance when necessary, presenting reports to leadership and board meetings.
• Lead and support cross-functional collaboration between teams to enhance risk and assurance reporting.
• Manage and mentor the Assurance Officer, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Support the team in delivering the Governance and Assurance operational plan and ensure alignment with organisational values and goals.

Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of internal audit, assurance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Strong understanding of regulated sectors, especially social housing.
• Ability to manage complex risk and assurance matters and make sound decisions.
• Proven experience in internal audit and assurance frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering risk management advice and mitigation strategies.
• High level of IT and data literacy to manage risk and assurance systems effectively.

Benefits:

Be part of a values-driven organisation that fosters growth and development with some fantastic benefits to include -

• Hybrid and flexible working: 9 day fortnight and early finish on a Friday
• Annual leave: 25 days increasing by 1 day for every completed year up to a maximum of 5 days plus bank holidays
• Competitive Pension: SHPs - Valleys to Coast contribute 3% more than you each month (minimum contribution where you pay 4%, V2C pay 7%; maximum contribution where you pay 6%, V2C pay 9%)
• Recognition events and thousands of retail discounts
• Health care cash plan to help you pay for essential health bills, as well as providing you with 24-hour access to GP advice, counselling and more.

Application Process:

Please note, Yolk Recruitment are managing this recruitment campaign.

For a confidential discussion and to access the full job description before applying, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV to Hannah Welfoot by 23:59 Thursday, 20th March 2025.

Interviews will be held in person in Bridgend week commencing 31st March 2025.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.