Interim Risk and Assurance Lead (Security Cleared)

Robertson Bell; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A government recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Risk and Assurance Lead for an initial three-month period. This role can be worked fully remotely but requires occasional office visits. The candidate will map the assurance framework, review controls, prepare risk reports, and conduct training. Applicants must have experience in Risk and Assurance or Internal Audit, strong communication skills, excellent report writing, and active Security Clearance. Roles are filled quickly, so apply now if available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Risk and Assurance or Internal Audit, especially within Central Government.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• Excellent report writing ability and attention to detail.
• Active Security Clearance (minimum CTC, ideally SC).

Responsibilities

• Map the organisation's assurance framework focusing on first and second line support.
• Review existing controls and identify opportunities to strengthen them.
• Prepare and deliver risk reports to senior stakeholders with recommendations.
• Run training and workshops to educate colleagues in best practices.

Skills

Risk and Assurance

Strong communication skills

Excellent report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Interim Risk and Assurance Lead (Security Cleared)

Robertson Bell are supporting a renown Central Government department to recruit an interim Risk and Assurance Lead for an initial period of three months.

This role can be worked fully remotely however, our client does have a preference that someone is able to attend one of their office locations at least occasionally.

The Risk and Assurance Lead will be responsible for:

• Mapping the organisations assurance framework, with a focus on first and second line support.
• Reviewing the existing controls and identifying opportunities to strengthen them.
• Preparing and delivering risk reports to senior stakeholders, with recommendations attached.
• Running training and workshops to educate colleagues and the business in best practice.

The successful candidate will have;

• Experience in Risk and Assurance, or Internal Audit. Experience in financial strategy across Central Government will also be considered.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent report writing ability and a keen eye for detail.
• An active Security Clearance, minimum CTC but ideally SC.

Please don’t hesitate to submit your application now if you’re available at short notice and hold the required experience. This role is highly likely to be filled prior to the advert close date.

This role falls Inside IR35 and will be paid via an Umbrella Company.