Head of National Oversight Mechanism

• Lead the design, establishment and phased implementation of the National Oversight Mechanism
• Define the NOM's remit, operating principles, governance and working arrangements
• Develop and maintain a deliverable work programme
• Ensure the NOM operates according to independence, proportionality, transparency, trauma-informed practice and evidence-based decision-making principles
• Shape the NOM's future scope, governance and long-term operating model
• Collate, analyse and monitor recommendations from Fatal Accident Inquiries, investigations, reviews, inspections and other post-death processes
• Identify recurring themes, systemic risks and barriers to improvement
• Track and report progress on recommendations and implementation of learning
• Publish evidence-based findings supporting transparency, organisational learning and accountability
• Identify system-wide learning and improvement opportunities focused on prevention and reducing future risk
• Provide constructive challenge and support to accountable parties
• Lead annual reports and other evidence-based reports and publications
• Provide independent strategic advice to Ministers
• Present independent evidence, analysis and findings to inform policy and governance decisions
• Build relationships with justice, health and scrutiny bodies
• Work alongside oversight, inspection and investigatory organisations
• Reflect bereaved families' experiences in system-level learning and improvement
• Engage and influence senior leaders across organisational boundaries
• Recruit, lead and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Establish governance, reporting and quality assurance arrangements
• Ensure operational independence while hosted within HMIPS
• Establish a culture of integrity, transparency, evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Significant experience of providing strategic leadership in complex, high-profile or sensitive environments
• Experience of establishing, designing or leading new functions, programmes or oversight arrangements
• Experience of analysing complex evidence and translating findings into practical recommendations for improvement
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex findings effectively to Ministers, senior leaders and other stakeholders
• Strong track record of working across organisational boundaries and influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience within scrutiny, inspection, oversight, regulatory or investigatory environments
• Experience of producing high-quality reports, briefings or strategic advice for senior leaders, boards or ministers
• Knowledge of independent oversight, inspection, investigation or scrutiny functions and their role in promoting accountability, transparency and learning
• Experience of working with sensitive subject matters and engaging with stakeholders with professionalism, credibility and emotional intelligence
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches
• Understanding of human rights principles and their application within public services
• Leadership (Level 4)
• Communicating and Influencing (Level 4)
• CV of no more than 2 pages
• Supporting Statement of no more than 1500 words
• Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK
• Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
• Willingness and ability to complete interview, presentation and written task if invited

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strategic leadership in complex oversight environments, with a focus on evidence-based decision-making, transparency, and accountability. Capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Leadership
• Independent Oversight
• Evidence-Based Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Trauma-Informed Approaches

Hard Skills

• Analysing Complex Evidence
• Producing High-Quality Reports
• Translating Findings into Recommendations
• Establishing Governance Arrangements
• Monitoring Recommendations

Soft Skills

• Communicating and Influencing
• Emotional Intelligence
• Building Relationships
• Constructive Challenge
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Industry Keywords

• Oversight Mechanism
• Scrutiny
• Inspection
• Regulatory Environment
• Human Rights Principles