Head of Risk & Compliance

The Chc; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A mission-driven charity in Hove is looking for a Head of Risk & Compliance to lead the risk and compliance activities across its organization. This strategic role entails developing frameworks and ensuring compliance with legal standards, all while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in risk management within the charity or healthcare sectors, promoting public health, and working flexibly to support a growing team.

Qualifications

• Senior-level professional with experience in risk and compliance.
• Track record in leading risk management functions.
• Experience advising at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for risk and compliance framework.
• Develop and implement R&C policies and procedures.
• Build and lead a functional R&C team.

Skills

Leadership in risk management

Understanding of legal frameworks

Strong communication skills

High integrity and ethics

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

The CHC is seeking a Head of Risk & Compliance to join our Executive Leadership Team. The strategic leadership role will shape and oversee all Risk & Compliance (R&C) activity across the organisation and its two flagship projects.

What difference will you make?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your professional expertise toward a mission-driven charity at a formative stage, helping to build a compliant, ethical, and high-integrity organisation that delivers measurable public health impact.

What are we looking for?

You will be a senior-level professional with a track record of leading risk and compliance functions. You’ll be comfortable advising at Executive level, developing robust frameworks, and building capacity in a growing organisation.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven leadership in risk management, compliance, or audit
• Understanding of legal frameworks and controls (charity sector knowledge desirable)
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• High integrity, strong ethics, and attention to detail
• Able to commit approx. 6–10 hours per week and work flexibly with a growing team

Personal Attributes

• Passion for public health, especially child and adolescent wellbeing
• Values-driven, team-oriented, and adaptable
• Comfortable in a start-up environment with evolving priorities
• Energised by building something meaningful from the ground up

What will you be doing?

As Head of Risk & Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership for the development and implementation of our risk and compliance framework, ensuring CHC’s practices align with its values, legal requirements, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with our Executive and Operational Leadership, guiding policy development, governance, and risk management practices to support the sustainability, credibility, and effectiveness of CHC and its projects.

We are particularly seeking a candidate with senior leadership experience in Risk & Compliance from a medium to large organisation and a strong understanding of best practice governance, preferably in the charity, healthcare, or public sectors.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Strategic Leadership

• Define the R&C strategy and set SMART goals aligned with CHC’s mission.
• Lead the design and implementation of R&C frameworks, policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Translate project goals into clear R&C objectives and measurable outcomes.

Team Building & Collaboration

• Build and lead a small functional R&C team across CFK and FAS.
• Work collaboratively with Project Leaders to ensure risk awareness and compliance is embedded in daily operations.
• Provide expert advice on organisational structure, controls, and mitigation planning.

Governance & Assurance

• Develop and maintain risk registers and compliance tools across projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Charity Commission requirements and legal obligations.
• Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Culture & Education

• Collaborate with the Chief People & Culture Officer to integrate R&C with organisational culture.
• Identify and address training needs across teams on risk and compliance issues.
• Support quality assurance and ethical decision-making processes.