Risk and Assurance Manager

Amplius; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to strengthen governance, oversee internal audit and business continuity, and provide clear insights to the Executive Team, Board and Committees with informed decisions. Lead the risk management framework, review strategic and operational risks, set risk appetite and identify emerging threats while coordinating with Compliance and Regulation.

This permanent, full-time role in Milton Keynes offers hybrid working (one day in the office per week) and

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Risk Management or Internal Audit, or significant Enterprise Risk Management experience within a complex organisation.
• Experience developing and embedding risk management frameworks, with a strong understanding of governance, risk and internal controls.
• Experience managing internal audit programmes and assurance activities, and presenting risk information to Boards, Committees and Executive Teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to provide independent, constructive challenge.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly, make practical recommendations and handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Amplius’ risk management framework, reviewing strategic and operational risks, setting risk appetite and identifying emerging threats.
• Advise the Executive Team, Board and Committees on risks, governance and internal controls, providing clear reports and constructive challenge.
• Develop and maintain the organisation-wide Risk Management Framework, identifying gaps, weaknesses and overlaps in controls and assurance.
• Manage outsourced internal audit providers, coordinate audit plans, monitor delivery and track actions arising from audit findings.
• Lead business continuity planning, coordinating impact assessments, testing plans and reviewing lessons learned from exercises and incidents.
• Work across teams, including Compliance and Regulation, to strengthen risk awareness, accountability and organisational resilience.

Skills

Risk management

Internal audit

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Risk Management qualification

Internal Audit qualification

Job description

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Milton Keynes, Hybrid - at least one day per week in the office, with occasional visits to other offices as required.

£65,000 per year

Contract: Permanent, full time

36.25 hours - Monday to Friday 9am to 5.15pm

Do you have experience leading risk management and assurance? As Risk and Assurance Manager, you’ll strengthen Amplius’ governance, oversee internal audit and business continuity, and provide the Executive Team, Board and Committees with clear insights to support informed decisions.

Snapshot of your role

• Lead Amplius’ risk management framework, reviewing strategic and operational risks, setting risk appetite and identifying emerging threats.


• Advise the Executive Team, Board and Committees on risks, governance and internal controls, providing clear reports and constructive challenge.


• Develop and maintain the organisation-wide Risk Management Framework, identifying gaps, weaknesses and overlaps in controls and assurance.


• Manage outsourced internal audit providers, coordinate audit plans, monitor delivery and track actions arising from audit findings.


• Lead business continuity planning, coordinating impact assessments, testing plans and reviewing lessons learned from exercises and incidents.


• Work across teams, including Compliance and Regulation, to strengthen risk awareness, accountability and organisational resilience.

What you’ll need to thrive in this role

• A recognised qualification in Risk Management or Internal Audit, or significant Enterprise Risk Management experience within a complex organisation.


• Experience developing and embedding risk management frameworks, with a strong understanding of governance, risk and internal controls.


• Experience managing internal audit programmes and assurance activities, and presenting risk information to Boards, Committees and Executive Teams.


• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to provide independent, constructive challenge.


• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly, make practical recommendations and handle confidential information with integrity.

Important – The right to work in the UK is an essential requirement. We do not provide sponsorship.

Closing date: 12 November

Phone screening: 17 November

Interviews in Milton Keynes: 24 November

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities