Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Risk Officer. This pivotal role plays an integral part in ensuring the smooth operation and effective oversight of the organisation's risk framework. The Risk Officer will be responsible for providing critical support to the Head of Risk and the administration of risk committees and groups, ensuring that these meetings function efficiently and in full alignment with the organisation's overarching strategic goals.

In this role, you will take on a variety of tasks that are crucial to maintaining the effectiveness of risk processes, including providing risk management support to our operational teams, analysing data and creating risk register reports.

The role also includes coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and assisting with the implementation of governance policies.

Main duties of the job

·       Contribute to the overall management and co-ordination of Risk, reviewing practices and processes to ensure that all areas are working effectively.

·       Develop/maintain expertise in assigned systems, data and reporting processes to enable accurate and timely production of information.

·        To provide full administrative support to the Risk and Policy Group and the Audit and Risk Committee, including meeting coordination, minute-taking, and action tracking.

·        Responsible for production of timely and accurate information analysis and reports to an agreed timetable to the appropriate audience.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.