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Job reference: 151629
Salary: Band 7 (£46,244 - £53,789)
Job closing date: 13/06/2023
Job Type: Administrative Services
Location: Flexible Location
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 30/05/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Education for Scotland
Department: Planning and Corporate Governance

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Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Duration: Permanent

Flexible Location: NES is a remote friendly employer supporting office, remote and hybrid working (within the UK). We’re happy to talk about how you want to work.


Who We Are

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the national health board with statutory responsibilities to effect sustainable change through workforce development, education and training across the health and social care system in Scotland, while working at UK level with partner organisations.

What you'll do

You will support the Executive Lead for Risk by overseeing and facilitating the implementation of the Board’s Risk Management Strategy and co-ordinating the development and implementation of risk management processes which ensure the Board’s corporate governance responsibilities in this area are met.  You will produce regular risk management reports for a range of audiences and provide advice, guidance and training on the management of risk to colleagues across NES.

What you'll bring 

  • You will be a highly organised and focused individual with knowledge and experience of the management of risk in a complex corporate setting.
  • You will have excellent communication skills and be committed to working collaboratively to build awareness and skills which facilitate efficient and effective risk management at all levels of the organisation.


Please note that travel across Scotland can be a business-as-usual requirement of this role and may require overnight stays.  ​​​​​​​

If you are interested in this vacancy and would like further information, please refer to the job information pack below.

Informal enquiries may be directed to:  Christina Bichan, Director of Planning and Performance by email to christina.bichan@nhs.scot

Unless otherwise stated the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date.

Closing Date:  13th June 2023

Interview Date:  4th July 2023


You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.


We actively encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief. https://www.careers.nhs.scot/about/who-we-are/

If you have any queries regarding the application portal or the recruitment process, please contact us at:  NES HR Recruitment: EoS.ERRS@nhs.scot

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