• Job Description

  Req#: R1137461

  Job Description:

  Policy, Risk & Governance Manager

  Salford Quays Manchester, Angel Court London, Bristol or Staines

  Flexible/Hybrid working options up to 4 days per week working from home

  Permanent

  Attractive Salary dependant upon experience & location range + fantastic benefits including 10% Management Bonus Scheme

  Full time 37.5 hours per week

  Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

  We always go the extra mile by giving our customers fast access to treatment and helping them get the specialist support they need.

  As part of Management at Bupa, you’ll deal with the responsibility of looking after our people as well as shape your own development.

  Our functions are going through transformation and we're looking to change our offering to our stakeholders. The Procurement Policy, Risk & Governance lead is a critical new role within the Procurement team.

  The Procurement Policy, Risk & Governance Lead is a key role that will manage and support the end-to-end policy, risk and governance activities undertaken by Procurement. Liaising with Risk teams across the business, representing Procurement and driving compliance with the Procurement policies, standards, and processes.

  What you’ll do:

  • Responsible for understanding and applying Bupa's risk management strategy and internal controls framework within a third party risk management setting.

  • Lead a team of third-party risk management managers and specialists.

  • Act as subject matter expert for Supplier Policy, Risk and Governance activity, in a regulated environment by the Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority and Central Bank of Ireland.

  • Develop, implement and embed new and existing standards and controls across the Procurement function and third party risk landscape to create a single point of expertise for all policy, risk and governance activity.

  • Support and advise the Procurement Business Partners in relation to internal and external risk factors and respond to the needs of the business in relation to third party risk and market disruption.

  • Provide regular support and guidance to the category teams in relation to Policy, Risk and Governance.

  • Understand and respond to current and emerging risks across the third-party landscape.

  • Lead internal audit activity and controls testing on behalf of Procurement.

  What you’ll bring:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent

  • Previous management experience in a similar role

  • Experience working in both regulated and non regulated environments

  • A proven Policy, Risk and Governance background, with experience in managing supplier assurance and risk management frameworks

  • Demonstrate comprehension of the requirements set out in the FCA (SYSC 8/13) and PRA handbook and their requirements to 3 rd party expenditure.

  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and the tools and techniques used to improve them

  • An appetite to drive compliance and continuous improvement

  • Strong communicator with self & social awareness

  • Customer focused with the ability to shape policy, process and procedures and make it relevant for users

  Why Bupa?

  We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.

  Our benefits are driven by what matters to our people. It’s important to us that these benefits support a work-life balance that keeps people healthy, both mentally and physically. You will be eligible for:

  • 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell

  • Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind

  • An enhanced pension plan and life insurance

  • Annual performance-based bonus

  • Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available

  • Various other benefits and online discounts

  Diversity and Inclusion

  Bupa is committed to making sure that every applicant is assessed solely on personal merit and qualifications. We actively celebrate the diversity of our colleagues and provide an inclusive environment so you can bring your true self to Bupa. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

  Whether you’ve found your feet or are discovering a new path.

  Welcome to a place that celebrates you.

  This isn’t where you've been.

  This is where you're going.

  This is what we have belief in.

  Time Type:

  Full time

• About the company

  Bupa's origins and global headquarters are in the United Kingdom.

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