About the Role
We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking leader to join our Service as Area Manager – Strategy, Risk, Policy and Assurance. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, shaping our long-term direction, strengthening governance, and ensuring we deliver safe, efficient and effective services to our communities.
Reporting at a senior level to ACFO Risk, Reform and Enabling Services, you will lead the development and delivery of our strategic planning, risk management, policy framework, and assurance arrangements. You will play a critical role in supporting organisational transformation, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring we meet our statutory obligations and inspection requirements.
Key Responsibilities
– Lead the development and delivery of the Service’s strategic planning framework, aligning priorities with community risk and organisational goals.
– Oversee the strategic risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and embedded across the organisation.
– Provide leadership for the development, review, and governance of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice.
– Deliver a robust assurance framework, in line with national standards, including performance monitoring, audit, and inspection readiness (including HMICFRS).
– Support the Service’s change and improvement programmes, ensuring evidence-based decision making and measurable outcomes.
– Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and Members, influencing decision-making at the highest level.
– Build effective partnerships internally and externally to enhance collaboration, learning, and innovation.
– Lead, develop and inspire teams to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.
– Provide strategic (Level 4) command at emergency incidents and undertake flexi duty cover in line with the Area Manager rota.