The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) was created in February 2008 to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.  The ISA will be at the heart of safeguarding the most vulnerable in society and will contribute immeasurably to the public good.

The ISA is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body with an annual income of £12.9 million.  The Home Office will be the sponsoring department of the Independent Safeguarding Authority.  The Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health will be responsible for policy development.

They are now building a first class organisation that will deliver outstanding performance, the highest quality of service and be a place where people both have the opportunity for professional development and enjoy coming to work. The challenges faced by the ISA are significant and demanding as we continue to develop a new culture, systems and processes. 

As a result they are looking to recruit the newly created role of Risk, Assurance & Business Continuity Manager.

For further information on the organisation visit: www.isa-gov.org.uk

Reporting to the Head of Finance & Corporate Resources, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Team and Board Members through the delivery of high quality risk management information.

Your responsibilities will include:

• The implementation & maintenance of the risk management strategy across the ISA.  This includes working closely with the Board Members & Executive Team to ensure business risks are identified, understood and managed.
• Maintain a business continuity & disaster recovery plan to support the business.
• Engage effectively with external stakeholders to assess the impact of corporate risks throughout the business and to partner organisations.
• Raising the profile of risk management including supporting operational managers understanding of the risks underpinning the decision making process.

About you:

You will have previous experience gained in the implementation and delivery of a risk management strategy, including understanding the wider business benefits of sound risk management.  With strong communication skills, you will inspire the confidence of the Executive Team and Board Members to continue to develop the risk and business continuity strategy through the business.

Building the ISA is a once in a lifetime opportunity that presents unique challenges and opportunities. If you would welcome the chance to take on a role in the ISA and support the creation, development and support of the ISA’s vision, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

To apply: Please contact Lisa Taylor on lisa.taylor@hays.com, +44 (0)191 232 4111

Closing date for applications: 26th February 2010