Northpoint Wellbeing Limited

A leading mental health service provider in the UK seeks an Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance. The candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversee governance frameworks while ensuring strong risk management and compliance. The ideal applicant will have strong judgement and emotional intelligence, able to navigate complex environments. This role offers a salary range of £64,430 - £74,090, flexible working opportunities, and a supportive values-driven environment.

Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance 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. Why us 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. You'll be joining Northpoint at a pivotal time, as we prepare to launch a new strategy that will guide our growth, strengthen our impact and shape the future of our services. As we continue to grow in scale, influence and complexity, strong governance, clear assurance and confident risk management are central to how we maintain quality, trust and accountability. At Northpoint, you'll be part of a values led organisation that takes its responsibilities seriously and supports senior leaders to work with integrity, clarity and impact. We offer: 35 hours per week (part time considered, 28 hours+) £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 What you will be doing as our 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 includes: Leading organisational and clinical governance frameworks and Board assurance Owning the organisation's approach to risk management, compliance and assurance Leading senior relationships with Trustees, regulators, commissioners and auditorsProviding clear, credible advice and constructive challenge at Executive and Board level Overseeing data, impact and performance insight to support strategic decision making Safeguarding Northpoint's reputation, values and long term sustainability This is a strategic leadership role, focused on organisational grip, judgement and influence rather than day to day operational delivery. What are we looking for in our ideal candidate? You will be a credible, values led leader who can operate confidently at senior and Board level, bringing strong judgement, emotional intelligence and the 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 our Assistant Director of Governance, Risk and Assurance role. We would love to hear from you. We're excited about this role and expect a high level of interest. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage early applications if we receive a high level of interest; we may close the advert early. Northpoint is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working and job share opportunities are available where possible. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a standard DBS check.

Do you want to be part of the difference we're making to mental health and wellbeing across our communities? Are you an organised and proactive professional looking to develop your career in a varied Business Support Officer role within a values-led organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join Northpoint as a Business Support Officer, providing high-quality administrative and governance support that helps our teams operate smoothly and effectively across West Yorkshire Why us? Northpoint is a leading regional provider of mental health services for children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire. Guided by our values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our teams can thrive. At Northpoint, you'll be part of an organisation committed to high-quality services, continuous improvement and a supportive workplace culture. We offer: 35 hours per week, with flexible working options where possible £26,400 - £30,370 FTE depending upon experience 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata) Up to 3 discretionary Christmas leave days Auto-enrolment pension scheme Regular supervision and CPD opportunities Flexible working practices where possible A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration What you will be doing as our Business Support Officer. As a Business Support Officer, you will play a key role in keeping our organisational processes running smoothly and efficiently. Your work will support teams across the organisation and help ensure colleagues are organised, informed and able to deliver high-quality services. You will be responsible for: Coordinating meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and distributing papers Supporting governance processes, including document control and action tracking Maintaining trackers, records and systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date information Preparing reports, documents and presentations to support teams and senior colleagues Managing and organising information using Microsoft Office and SharePoint Supporting colleagues across multiple teams, helping to prioritise and manage workloads Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately This is a varied and rewarding Business Support Officer role where attention to detail, organisation and a proactive approach are key What are we looking for in our ideal Business Support Officer? Experience providing high-quality administrative or business support Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident communication skills, both written and verbal Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance A proactive, reliable and solutions-focused approach Ability to work independently and use sound judgement A collaborative and supportive team approach Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion Experience in a charity, health or public sector environment, or supporting governance or senior leaders, would be beneficial but is not essential. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly and wants to make a meaningful contribution as a Business Support Officer within a supportive and values-driven organisation. Interested? Please click 'Apply' to be considered for our Business Support Officer Role , we would love to hear from you. Closing date: Sunday 19 April 2026 We may use digital interviews as part of the recruitment process. We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working and job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.