Job Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity for a IT & Change Risk Lead to join our Group Risk and Compliance team!

As our new IT &  Change Risk Lead, you act as the Risk & Compliance partner for our Member Experience, Digital and Data (MEDD) division, leading the day-to-day 2^nd line review, challenge and support, as they embark on large-scale, business-led technology and change projects that will shape the future of MPS.

This will involve fulfilling a ‘Chief Risk Officer’ type role for the MEDD division bringing in the right Risk & Compliance expertise at the right time and drawing on deep industry expertise to carry out deep dives and provide support and challenge to projects and proposals including authoring 2^nd line opinions.

This is a brand new role to MPS and a real opportunity to shape the direction of Group Risk and Compliance team.

Role Responsibility

As our new IT & Change Risk Lead, you will also:

• Provide 2^nd Line oversight of MPS IT risk and project risk management to ensure MPS maintains a prudent and sustainable position
• Develop key stakeholder relationships with Tech and Change leaders to raise awareness and understanding of risk management and risk quantification whilst continuing to provide 2^nd Line challenge
• Developing appropriate KRIs for IT and project risks in collaboration with the relevant 1^st line accountable individuals
• Developing and maintaining a robust operational risk management framework for project/programme risks
• Produce and shape IT and Change risk policies alongside risk sections for Executive and Council reports

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for:

• A technical expert on IT within financial services/insurance organisations
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies as applied in change/project management
• Deep experience of business transformation and change projects
• Experience being involved in the development of IT, cyber and change strategy
• Experience working within insurance, MDO or healthcare (not essential, but desirable

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

We are also open to considering those seeking part-time hours to not limit ourselves from identifying talented individuals who may have other life commitments, such as childcare or caring responsibilities, that may restrict opportunities they can apply for.

Package Description

Alongside a competitive salary as stated above, you will also receive:

• Up to 22% discretionary annual bonus
• Annual performance-related pay review
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell additional 5 days)
• Private Medical Cover
• Career development and progression opportunities – 22% of our vacancies in 2023 were filled internally
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement (take a look at below to find out more about how we work)
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing, and rewards hard work
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 6x salary death in service
• A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with a NHS-registered private GP
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers

About the Company

About the Team

Our Group Risk and Compliance function is currently undergoing an exciting transition having recently been joined by Chief Risk Officer, Mark Chaplin. Mark’s vision is to create an established and mature function that drives a greater appreciation and understanding of risk, to ultimately ensure our Members are treated fairly and to build confidence in our financial sustainability.

Our GRC colleagues will be building upon their previous successes throughout 2024 and beyond to drive a culture of accountability of risk throughout MPS.

How our Group Risk and Compliance Team Work

We offer a truly-flexible hybrid working arrangement that is centred around our colleagues’ work-life balance and coming on-site with purpose. Technology allows us to collaborate effectively regardless of location, but we know sometimes you can’t beat being with your team in-person.

Our GRC team tend to come on-site once or twice a week. However, this can fluctuate either way throughout the year depending on our projects, stakeholders and business needs.

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ subscriptions are retained for the benefit of our Members who require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our friendly Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org

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