Enterprise Risk Business Partner

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water seeks an Enterprise Risk Business Partner in Reading to enhance risk management practices. The role involves implementing policies, communicating with stakeholders, and supporting decision-making across the business. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a focus on collaboration to manage risks effectively.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 26 days holiday increasing to 30

Contributory pension - Defined Contribution

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme for financial and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Relevant enterprise risk management experience supporting the implementation of effective risk management.
• Strong understanding of current risk management frameworks.
• Experience in developing and delivering risk training.

Responsibilities

• Work on identifying and assessing business risks.
• Oversee risk management reporting requirements.
• Manage the risk registers and facilitate identification of key risks.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Presentation Skills

Risk Management

Education

Recognised qualification in Risk Management (e.g. BA Risk Management, CertIRM)

Job description

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Enterprise Risk Business Partner, Reading

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Client:

Thames Water

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking experienced Enterprise Risk Business Partners to work with the Head of Enterprise Risk to support and embed a comprehensive enterprise risk management framework within Thames Water. These are pivotal, new roles within our Strategy & Regulatory Affairs division, offering unique opportunities to make a real impact to the business.

You will effectively manage the implementation of enterprise risk management policies and processes across all business units, establishing strong lines of communication with internal stakeholders/risk owners.

These rewarding roles will give you the chance to proactively enhance risk management philosophy and culture within Thames Water, acting as a single point of contact and subject matter expert for business functions.

What you will be doing as Enterprise Risk Business Partner

• Work with the business in the identification and assessment of business risks and oversee and report on the delivery of mitigations and controls in accordance with agreed timescales.
• Oversee enterprise risk management reporting requirements, internally and externally, so that they meet the UK Corporate Governance Code requirements and other statutory obligations.
• Provide support to business functions so that risk management is an integral part of the decision-making process and is closely linked to Thames Water's business objectives and performance metrics.
• Manage the risk registers and facilitate the identification, assessment and prioritisation of key risks with the business and assist in the escalation of any risk for inclusion within the Principal Risk dashboard.
• Build value relationships with business colleagues to support decision-making in the identification of risks.
• Proactive engagement across Thames Water to embed risk management.

What you should bring to the role

Essential:

• Relevant enterprise risk management experience supporting the implementation of effective risk management strategies and frameworks in an organisation.
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of current risk management frameworks.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, as well as have excellent presentation skills.
• Able to operate effectively in a flexible, agile way in the context of changing priorities of the wider team and the business.
• Experience of working with senior teams to deliver risk reports and analysis and being a trusted advisor.
• Experience in developing and delivering risk training.
• Demonstrable experience developing collaborative working relationships, excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence, build and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to analyse large data sets.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to deliver quality deliverables to tight deadlines.
• A strong sense of personal resilience and the ability to remain focused on the bigger picture.
• Tenacity, drive and enthusiasm, completer finisher, proactive, comfortable with constructively challenging business leaders, enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable and proactive.

Desirable:

• Insightful business awareness with the ability to understand and analyse changing business context to assess and manage risk.
• Ability to deliver at pace, meeting changing priorities.
• Experience in developing, implementing and administering risk management information software solutions.
• Experience in the utility industry or other regulated environment.
• Strategic thinker – fosters innovation.
• Recognised qualification in Risk Management (e.g. BA Risk Management, CertIRM) or working towards one.

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey.

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an enriching experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.