Job Summary To provide strategic and independent leadership across governance, organisational risk, compliance, quality, data, impact and major change programmes, working closely with the CEO, Trustees, Senior Management Team, Clinical Lead and Clinical Governance Group. Reporting directly to the CEO and accountable to the Board, the postholder ensures that the organisation operates with strong organisational grip, robust assurance mechanisms and effective risk oversight during a period of continued growth, increasing regulatory expectations and service transformation. Main Duties

Strengthen Board and Executive assurance across governance, risk and organisational performance. Embed a proactive, learning-focused approach to risk, safeguarding and compliance. Ensure data, impact and outcomes insight meaningfully informs strategic decision‑making. Provide structured oversight of major organisational programmes and transformation activity. Safeguard the organisation’s reputation, sustainability and values as it grows in scale and complexity.

About Us Northpoint is an established regional provider of children’s, young people’s and adults’ mental health services. Our vision is a world that supports good mental health for all. Our purpose is to deliver effective mental health support and improve the mental health system in Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Our values are professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency. As Northpoint continues to grow, strong governance, effective risk management and robust assurance are increasingly central to maintaining quality, accountability and trust. Job Responsibilities 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.

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.

What We’re Looking For in Our Ideal Candidate Credible, values‑led leader who can operate confidently at senior and Board level, with strong judgement, emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex or contested environments. Experience within mental health, health, social care or the VCSE sector is desirable but not essential. Key Dates

Closing date: 19th April 2026 Interviews: 29th April 2026

Interested? Please click Apply to be considered for the Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance role. We would love to hear from you. Northpoint is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working and job share opportunities are available where possible. Person Specification Qualifications

Essential: Degree‑level qualification or equivalent professional experience. Desirable: Significant senior leadership experience within a regulated, complex or multi‑stakeholder environment (e.g. third sector, health, social care, public sector).

Experience

Essential:

Substantial senior leadership experience in governance, risk, quality, assurance or organisational development. Experience of providing assurance, performance reporting and strategic advice to Boards or senior leadership teams. Experience of developing and embedding organisational risk management frameworks and risk registers. Experience of leading or overseeing regulatory compliance and quality assurance systems. Experience of leading organisational change, transformation or complex programmes. Experience of line managing and developing senior or specialist staff.

Desirable:

Experience within mental health services, health and social care, or VCSE/third sector organisations. Experience of regulatory inspections or formal external scrutiny processes.

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential:

Strong understanding of organisational and clinical governance principles. Sound knowledge of risk management frameworks and assurance methodologies. Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and continuous improvement approaches. Understanding of data governance, information security and data protection legislation (including the Data Protection Act 2018). Knowledge of outcomes measurement and impact reporting within a service‑based or third sector environment.

Skills and Competencies

Essential:

Ability to operate credibly at senior leadership level, providing independent oversight, sound judgement and constructive challenge while balancing strategic priorities with operational realities. Strong capability to design, implement and oversee effective governance, risk management and assurance frameworks, ensuring clear escalation, robust controls and Board confidence. Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex risk, quality and performance data, translating this into clear, actionable insight for executive and Board‑level decision‑making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high‑quality Board reports, present complex information clearly, and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to lead, develop and motivate specialist teams, fostering accountability, high performance and cross‑organisational collaboration while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Qualities and Values

Essential:

Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and equity. Demonstrates values consistent with those of Northpoint. High levels of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Calm, credible and confident under pressure.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Details Employer name: Northpoint Wellbeing Ltd Address:SMALL MILLCHADWICK STREETLEEDSWest YorkshireLS19 1JN Employer's website: #J-18808-Ljbffr