10 head of risk jobs found

Director of Local Government Reorganisation Location: West Sussex (hybrid working) Contract: Interim / fixed-term (24–30 months) or secondment Salary: Competitive, negotiable (Director level) A senior public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Reorganisation to lead a major transformation portfolio across West Sussex. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legally compliant and well-managed transition to a new operating model, ensuring service continuity while building strong foundations for long-term success. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for a complex portfolio of programmes, establishing robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks and coordinating multiple workstreams including legal, finance, HR, digital, communications and service integration. You will work closely with senior officers and elected leaders, translating strategic ambition into deliverable implementation...

Ribble Recruitment are recrutiing for an experienced senior transformation leader to direct the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme across West Sussex. This is a high-profile, system-wide leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legal and well-planned transition to a new operating model. You will lead a complex portfolio of workstreams, ensuring strong governance, financial control, service continuity and effective stakeholder engagement throughout. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic leadership for the LGR portfolio and set the delivery roadmap * Lead the Portfolio Management Office and coordinate all workstreams * Establish robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks * Work closely with Members, Chief Executives and senior leaders * Oversee workforce transition (including TUPE), finance, digital, assets and service integration * Ensure safe and compliant go-live with minimal service...

Caritas Futures is proud to support a leading charity dedicated to providing vital support to families affected by domestic violence. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Children Support Workers for full-time, temporary ongoing roles based in Fenland, Cambridgeshire. Role Overview: As a Children Support Worker, you will be a key part of supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic violence. You will provide essential emotional and practical support to help children and their families recover from the trauma of abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being in a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Offer emotional and practical support to children who have been impacted by domestic violence. Develop and implement individual care plans tailored to the needs of each child. Ensure the safety and welfare of children, conducting risk assessments and identifying immediate needs. Collaborate with other professionals, such as social...

Salary Range: Up to £48,465 per annum A rare opportunity to shape one of the biggest changes to local government in decades. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents a once in a generation transition for our councils, our workforce and the communities we serve. We are looking for an experienced and people focused LGR Change & Project Lead to help PSPS and the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership navigate this complex, multi‑phase journey. This role will be central to ensuring our organisation, services and employees are fully prepared for each stage of LGR. You’ll bring strong change expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work with multiple senior leaders in a matrix environment. This role will work closely with the Chief Executives of PSPS and our partnership Councils, the Head of HR &OD, the Chief Delivery Officer along with wider LGR programme leads within the Councils and across Greater Lincolnshire. As a project based...

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking a committed and experienced Children with Disabilities Social Worker to join our specialist service. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support at the right time. About the Service The Children with Disabilities team works with children and young people who have a diagnosed disability or complex additional needs that significantly impact their daily lives. The team provides statutory support, multi-agency coordination, and targeted interventions to promote safety, stability, and wellbeing. Role Overview As a Social Worker within the CWD team, you will manage a diverse and rewarding caseload. Your work will include: Working with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care. Completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments. Developing and reviewing Child in Need/Child Protection plans. Undertaking detailed assessments of need, including...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children With Disabilities Team Covering Sittingbourne and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children With Disabilities. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in...

Interim Senior Procurement Officer - Highways and Transport Must be able to travel to Dorset Council (2 days a week in the office). Previous local government experience essential with working knowledge within Highways and Transportation. About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Location: Hybrid (2 days in office per week - some negotiation) Contract: Interim - 3 months - 37 hours a week Day Rate: £500 a day Start Date: Immediate Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced Interim Procurement Officer to lead urgent and complex procurements. This role will support the delivery of high-value contracts for public and school transport as well as operational highway contracts. The primary purpose of the recruitment is a...

Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR12) – Social Care Qualified 📍 Ilford, Greater London (IG1) 🕒 35 hours per week | Contract 📅 Start Date: 2 March 2026 💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 💰 PAYE: £28.09 per hour | Umbrella: £37.08 per hour We are currently seeking 2 experienced Senior Social Work Practitioners to join a busy and supportive Children and Families Service on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner to take ownership of complex cases while contributing to service development and improved outcomes for children and families. 🔹 The Role As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will: * Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases within Children’s Social Care * Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews * Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases as required * Lead on court work and prepare high-quality reports for...

About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. Previous experience of working within hospital discharge is preferable. You will need to be able to evidence a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and strength based and person practice within your practice. You will need to be able to evidence you are experienced in working with complexity and with the Court of Protection. You will be required to...

Overview We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Director to lead a large-scale, complex Local Government Reorganisation (LRG) programme. This is a senior leadership assignment requiring delivery of major structural change involving aggregation and/or disaggregation of services, operating at Chief Executive and political leadership level. This role will provide strategic direction, executive oversight, and hands-on programme leadership to ensure successful transition to a new organisational model. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large, complex transformation programme relating to Local Government Reorganisation. * Oversee aggregation and disaggregation of services, functions, assets, systems, and governance structures. * Develop and implement programme governance, delivery frameworks, and risk management structures. * Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leadership teams, elected Members, and external...