# Head of Risk Management > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-risk-management/30c55b2d-f734-44c4-92c4-ae2b101b1180 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-risk-management/30c55b2d-f734-44c4-92c4-ae2b101b1180.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust - **Town:** Royston - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T09:52:11.596Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Cambridgeshire/East_England_Ambulance_Service_Trust/Admin/Admin-v8117803 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8117803?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Working collaboratively with senior managers, clinical leaders, corporate functions, and external stakeholders, the post holder will drive forward a proactive, learning orientated approach to risk management across the Trust. They will champion modern, evidence-based methodologies, develop robust systems and tools, and lead horizon scanning activity to ensure the Trust is responsive to emerging risks, regulatory changes, and sector best practice. The Head of Risk Management will lead the development and delivery of Trust wide risk education, enabling consistent understanding and capability at all levels. ### Main duties of the job A fundamental aspect of this role is to build and embed a positive risk culture throughout the organisation. The post holder will work to ensure that accountability for risk is clearly owned by operational leaders and embedded within directorate governance frameworks, shifting perceptions of risk management from a departmental process to a collective organisational responsibility. This will require exceptional communication, influence, and leadership to secure. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.  Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience in similar roles in large complex organisations - Experience of working in partnership with other organisations - Practical experience of risk management. - Proven experience of writing comprehensive reports. - Demonstrates excellent planning and organisational skills and the professionalism to make adjustments if targets are not met. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to Masters level subject relevant to the post or have equivalent experience in NHS Risk Management - A strong commitment to continuing professional development **Desirable** - Risk Management qualification ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Management of large teams and setting objectives - Ability to work on own initiative, prioritising workloads and manage time effectively - Maintain a high level of confidentiality. ### Knowledge, Skills & Aptitude **Essential** - Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda - Ability to evidence / demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework - Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality - Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills. - Excellent communication skills both written and oral. ## Documents - [head of risk management jd (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413758) - [head of risk management ps (pdf, 152.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413759) - [dbs employing persons with criminal convictions procedure (pdf, 350.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1937) - [guidance for applicants - disclosure of criminal convictions (pdf, 210.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1938) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.