Operational Risk Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading conservation organization as an Operational Risk Business Partner in the London & South East Region. You'll manage risks across various properties, ensuring compliance and safety while enjoying a hybrid working model. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a substantial pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)

Free entry to Trust places for you and your guests

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts (gyms, shopping, cinema)

Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust locations

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Health and Safety and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to properties in your region.
• Liaise with regulators and develop internal policies.
• Advise on complex property projects across diverse locations.

Skills

Health and Safety

Risk Management

Influencing Skills

Relationship Building

Education

IOSH or CIEH Qualification

Job description

Summary

We have an Operational Risk Business Partner position available in the London & South East Region. You'll work mostly within your home and the region. It’s important to us at the National Trust to manage risks across all places, and we are looking for a dedicated Operational Risk Business Partner to join us on a permanent basis.

You’ll hold a full UK driving license and be willing to travel within your Region, which may occasionally involve overnight stays. Salary: circa £46,000 depending on skills and experience.

What it's like to work here

We’re larger and more complex than you might think, with passionate teams committed to our mission. We aim to be inclusive and accessible, reaching new audiences while maintaining our core values. Your contractual place of work will be the nearest National Trust office to your home, with a hybrid working policy allowing a balance of office and home working, including site visits and meetings at various National Trust locations. Expect to spend 40–60% of your working week at a Trust site.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Operational Risk Business Partner, you'll be supported by national specialists in Operational Risk, providing advice to properties in your region. Your tasks may include liaising with regulators, developing internal policies, or advising on complex property projects across diverse locations, including mansion houses, villages, farms, castles, and countryside. Flexibility and pragmatic problem-solving are essential to achieve compliance.

Who we're looking for

You don't need to have all the listed skills and experience, but we’d love to hear from candidates with:

• A relevant qualification in Health and Safety (e.g., IOSH or CIEH member)
• Strong expertise in Health and Safety and Risk Management
• Knowledge of relevant legislative frameworks
• Experience advising stakeholders
• Practical, pragmatic approach with strong influencing and relationship-building skills

The package

The National Trust values diversity and inclusion, striving to reflect the communities we serve. Our benefits include:

• Substantial pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)
• Free entry to Trust places for you and your guests
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts (gyms, shopping, cinema)
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days plus holiday purchase scheme
• Flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust locations