Head of Risk, Governance and Compliance

Job overview

Sherwood Forest Hospitals is seeking an exceptional leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance. This is a high‑impact position at the heart of our organisation’s commitment to delivering safe, effective, and well‑governed care for our patients and communities.

As the Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance, you will play a central role in shaping and embedding the Trust’s approach to risk management, assurance, and corporate governance. Your work will ensure that robust, proactive systems are in place to identify, classify, and control risks that could affect the Trust’s ability to achieve its strategic objectives.

You will:

• Lead the development and implementation of effective policies, processes, systems, and relationships that support strong organisational governance.
• Provide expert support to the Executive Director of Corporate Affairs in delivering efficient corporate governance and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate high‑quality risk management arrangements across the Trust, enabling early identification and mitigation of issues.
• Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, influence, and strategic impact. You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking Trust that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.