Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance - Northpoint Wellbeing

About Northpoint

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, and our values are professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency.

Position Overview

Do you want to be part of the change we're bringing to mental health support? Are you a senior leader with strong judgement, credibility and a passion for good governance? This is a rare opportunity to join Northpoint at a pivotal point in our growth, providing strategic leadership across governance, risk and assurance and working closely with our CEO, Trustees, Senior Management Team, Clinical Lead and Clinical Governance Group.

As Assistant Director of Governance, Risk & Assurance, you will provide strategic, independent leadership across governance, organisational risk and assurance, helping the Board, Senior Management Team and Clinical Lead maintain strong oversight as the organisation evolves. This is a strategic leadership role focused on organisational grip, judgement and influence rather than day-to-day operational delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organisational and clinical governance frameworks and board assurance
• Own the organisation's approach to risk management, compliance and assurance
• Lead senior relationships with Trustees, regulators, commissioners and auditors
• Provide clear, credible advice and constructive challenge at executive and board level
• Oversee data, impact and performance insight to support strategic decision-making
• Safeguard Northpoint's reputation, values and long-term sustainability

Desired Experience and Qualities

• Credible, values-led leader who can operate confidently at senior and board level
• Strong judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complex or contested environments
• Experience within mental health, health, social care or VCSE sector is desirable but not essential

Benefits & Conditions

• 35 hours per week (part-time considered, 28 hours+)
• Salary £64,430 - £74,090 (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

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