Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join the GMMH Risk Team. The postholder will be one who brings along their own expertise and who is able to learn quickly. We are looking for an individual who leads with kindness and compassion and who is able to demonstrate our values in all that they do.



Reporting directly to the Director of Corporate Affairs, the postholder will lead on the day-to-day management of risk across the organisation; working with lead managers to ensure high quality arrangements are in place and effective advice is provided.



Promote a positive risk management culture within the Trust, utilising a

range of communication and engagement techniques to raise awareness

and encourage involvement.

Ensure the maintenance of the Corporate Risk Register. Regular meetings with Executives, Senior Managers and Department

Heads to provide advice on risk registers, assessment and

categorisation of risks, and controls to reduce risks.

Ensure all divisions and directorates develop and implement local risk

management practices compliant with the requirements of the Risk

Management Framework.

Devise and provide risk management training to an agreed training

needs analysis that includes members of Divisional management teams

and corporate functions to ensure that the risk management system is

understood and implemented effectively.

Monitor compliance with the Risk Management Framework, by devising a rolling audit programme and support any review by the Trust's Internal

Auditors.



Support the development, implementation and maintenance of relevant

policies and standard operating procedures in own area and actively

propose policy or service changes which impact beyond own area of

activity. This includes participation on working groups proposing policy

changes where policy or service changes impact on other areas across

the Trust.



Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.



We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.



Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.



Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.



Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.



Please see attached job description and person specification



Staff benefits



Pay Enhancements

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)