Risk and Compliance Manager

Do you want to be part of the change we're bringing to mental health support?
Are you an experienced risk or compliance professional who enjoys bringing clarity, structure and confidence to complex environments? This is an exciting opportunity to join Northpoint as our Risk and Compliance Manager, playing a key role in supporting safe, compliant and well-governed services across the organisation.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance, the Risk and Compliance Manager will work closely with operational, clinical and corporate teams to embed effective risk management and compliance processes that genuinely support good outcomes.
Why us
Northpoint is an established regional provider of mental health services for children, young people and adults across Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Our vision is a world that supports good mental health for all, guided by our values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency.
You'll be joining Northpoint at a pivotal time, as we prepare to launch a new strategy that will guide our growth, strengthen our impact and shape the future of our services.
As we grow in scale and complexity, the Risk and Compliance Manager plays a vital role in maintaining trust, quality and accountability.
We offer:
35 hours per week (part-time considered, 28 hours+)
£48,340 - £55,600 (based on 35 hours)
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)
Up to three discretionary Christmas leave days
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
Flexible working where possible
Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration
What you will be doing as our Risk and Compliance Manager
You will lead and coordinate the organisation's operational risk management, compliance and assurance activity, ensuring risks are identified, managed and reported effectively.
This includes:
Supporting regulatory compliance and external assurance activity
Managing organisational systems for incidents, complaints, data breaches and learning
Maintaining and developing the corporate risk register and risk management framework
Supporting policy governance and review processes
Producing clear assurance and risk reports for senior leaders and governance forums
What are we looking for in our ideal Risk and Compliance Manager?

You'll bring experience of risk, compliance or governance within a regulated environment, along with strong analytical skills, sound judgement and the confidence to provide professional challenge when needed.
Experience in health, mental health, social care or the VCSE sector is desirable but not essential.