Head of Risk Management

About the Role

Collaborating closely with senior managers, clinical leaders, corporate teams, and external partners, the successful candidate will advance a proactive, learning-focused culture in risk management across the Trust. This position involves advocating for modern, evidence-based risk methodologies, creating and refining robust systems and tools, and leading horizon scanning efforts to stay ahead of emerging risks, regulatory shifts, and industry best practices. The Head of Risk Management will also spearhead Trust-wide risk education initiatives to ensure consistent understanding and capability at all organizational levels.

Key Responsibilities

A critical responsibility is to cultivate and embed a positive risk culture throughout the organization. The incumbent will ensure operational leaders are clearly accountable for risk and integrate this accountability within directorate governance structures, transforming risk management from a siloed function into a collective responsibility. Achieving this requires outstanding communication, influence, and leadership skills.

Work Environment and Location

This role offers the chance to work within one of the most diverse regions in the UK, with proximity to London and the scenic North Sea coast. The East of England blends innovation and opportunity alongside charming countryside and historic towns.

About East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST)

EEAST delivers 24/7 urgent care services, including emergency and non-emergency patient transport across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire. The Trust is committed to innovation and collaboration to provide outstanding patient care.

Diversity and Work-Life Balance

EEAST values workforce diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups such as Black, Asian, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who fulfill the role requirements. The Trust supports flexible working arrangements to help staff balance personal commitments, learning opportunities, and interests.

Contact Information for Informal Enquiries

For more details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Julie Young, Interim Company Secretary, via email at Julie.Young@eastamb.nhs.uk or phone 07860 931181.