People Risk and Compliance Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced People professional to join the UHT People Directorate as a People Risk and Compliance Partner. The postholder will support the development and delivery of workforce governance, risk management and assurance arrangements across the Group, helping to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements. The role will contribute to the management of key assurance frameworks, workforce risks and compliance activities, while supporting projects that strengthen governance, improve employee experience and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The post is based at the University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, with travel required across UHT sites as necessary.

Main duties of the job

The People Risk and Compliance Partner will play a key role in supporting the University Hospitals Tees (UHT) ability to meet statutory, regulatory and NHS workforce standards through effective compliance monitoring, risk identification and governance support. Working closely with the People Risk and Compliance Manager and wider People Directorate, the postholder will provide operational and analytical support to ensure that People processes and documentation meet internal audit, NHS England, Care Quality Commission (CQC) and employment law requirements.

The postholder will support the delivery of assurance mechanisms across areas including the Fit and Proper Person Requirement (FPPR), Board Assurance Framework (BAF), risk management, Freedom of Information (FOI) and regulatory compliance. They will contribute to the development and monitoring of governance and assurance frameworks, support internal and external audits, undertake horizon scanning and help identify learning arising from non-compliance, incidents and risk trends.

The role also involves leading and supporting cross-cutting people projects, preparing reports and committee papers, and working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Group to strengthen governance, reduce organisational risk and embed a culture of compliance, accountability and continuous improvement.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

345-COR-8283916

Job locations

University Hospital of North Teees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands

Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice.

Ability to write reports, some of which may be complex

Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate.

Demonstrate the ability to handle technical complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.

Ability to maintain effective relationships and develop networks both internally and externally as required.

Logical with good analytical skills to assess qualitative and quantitative data/information.

Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills. Strong leadership and team building skills.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports

Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards

Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement

Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Experience of monitoring compliance and action plans Ability to analyse problems and support the development of practical and workable solutions to address them

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands

Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice.

Ability to write reports, some of which may be complex

Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate.

Demonstrate the ability to handle technical complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.

Ability to maintain effective relationships and develop networks both internally and externally as required.

Logical with good analytical skills to assess qualitative and quantitative data/information.

Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills. Strong leadership and team building skills.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports

Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards

Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement

Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Experience of monitoring compliance and action plans Ability to analyse problems and support the development of practical and workable solutions to address them

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice
• Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate

Desirable

• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Ability to write business plans, some of which may be complex

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports
• Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards
• Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement
• Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Desirable

• Worked in NHS or similar public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a governance or risk management environment

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice
• Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate

Desirable

• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Ability to write business plans, some of which may be complex

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports
• Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards
• Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement
• Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Desirable

• Worked in NHS or similar public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a governance or risk management environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Teees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital of North Teees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands

Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice.

Ability to write reports, some of which may be complex

Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate.

Demonstrate the ability to handle technical complex, sensitive or contentious information and present this to a variety of audiences.

Ability to maintain effective relationships and develop networks both internally and externally as required.

Logical with good analytical skills to assess qualitative and quantitative data/information.

Excellent communication skills, written and presentation skills. Strong leadership and team building skills.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports

Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards

Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement

Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Experience of monitoring compliance and action plans Ability to analyse problems and support the development of practical and workable solutions to address them

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

• Strong knowledge of project management and research methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and make logical operational and strategic decisions and ability to respond to sudden or unexpected demands
• Knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and internal control systems and practice
• Strong understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the NHS regulatory and compliance frameworks under which NHS Trusts operate

Desirable

• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)
• Ability to write business plans, some of which may be complex

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of maintaining and updating information systems and producing reports
• Experience of undertaking audit work and monitoring standards
• Experience of managing projects in a structured way that promotes collaborative working and stakeholder engagement
• Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries to achieve common goals

Desirable

• Worked in NHS or similar public sector organisation
• Experience of working in a governance or risk management environment