Head of Resilience & Third-Party Assurance

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Lloyd’s Market is seeking a Head of Resilience & Third-Party Assurance in Slough. The role involves enhancing business continuity and operational resilience frameworks while managing a high-performing team. Candidates should possess extensive experience in the Lloyd’s Market and a strong understanding of regulatory compliance in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in the Lloyd’s Market with deep understanding of contractual structures.
• 3 years' experience in operational resilience or third-party risk management.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks for resilience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of Operational Resilience and Third-Party Assurance Frameworks.
• Identify and manage resilience risks across the business.
• Prepare high-quality reports for governance bodies.

Skills

Operational Resilience

Business Continuity

Third-Party Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a market-leading MGA operating within the Lloyd’s Market to recruit a Head of Resilience & Third-Party Assurance. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enhancing and overseeing business continuity, operational resilience, and third-party risk management frameworks.

In this strategic leadership role, you’ll be responsible for designing, maintaining, and leading the effective operation of resilience and third-party risk frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations while fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and execution of the firm’s Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Third-Party Assurance Frameworks.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and manage resilience risks across the business and its client base.
• Collaborate with internal functions including Delegated Authority, Claims, and IT to ensure a cohesive and compliant approach to third-party oversight.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Business Resilience team, setting clear objectives and creating opportunities for professional growth.
• Oversee risk management and compliance processes in line with PRA, FCA, Lloyd’s, and other regulatory bodies.
• Work closely with new clients to embed robust operational resilience and third-party controls from onboarding onwards.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality reports and updates for governance bodies and regulatory submissions (e.g. Lloyd’s, PRA).
• Act as a champion of resilience and risk awareness, promoting best practices internally and with clients.

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5 years' experience in the Lloyd’s Market, with a deep understanding of Lloyd’s contractual structures (e.g. service companies, coverholders, consortia, lineslips).
• 3 years' experience in operational resilience, business continuity, or third-party risk management.
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks for resilience and third-party oversight (PRA, FCA, Lloyd’s).
• Experience advising and presenting at Executive and Board level, with clear communication and reporting skills.