Risk and Assurance Manager

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Risk and Assurance Manager to lead the council’s risk management framework and assurance activities. Based in Halifax, you will report to senior management and committees, develop governance processes, and provide guidance across services and projects.

You will lead training and support staff and Members while maintaining high standards of risk oversight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk management and governance within public sector settings.
• Ability to lead development and implementation of risk management policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on risk management framework development and reporting to senior management and committees.
• Provide assurance that risks are identified, monitored and mitigated across services.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff and Members on risk and governance matters.

Skills

Risk management

Governance

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Post Ref: CC977

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

The Risk and Assurance Manager role is part of the wider Internal Audit, Risk Management and Insurance Team at Calderdale Council, charged with ensuring that the local authority operates efficiently and effectively, meeting its statutory requirements on the use of its resources and delivering services that improve the lives of the people who live and work here. The post holder will lead on developing and implementing the council's risk management framework, ensuring risks are effectively identified, monitored and mitigated.

You will lead on risk reporting to senior management, committees and external stakeholders, while monitoring compliance with governance frameworks and providing assurance that the council is managing its risks effectively and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements.

As the Risk and Assurance Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and embedding the council's risk management strategy and policies while providing expert advice and guidance on risk and assurance matters to services and projects. This will include responsibility for providing leadership and training to both staff within the team and across the council, and Members where applicable, regarding risk management and assurance.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced risk management and governance professional, used to leading and providing support on risk management and assurance matters to time and quality, and willing to continue learning every day. They should be a team player who treats others with kindness and care, whilst maintaining appropriate scepticism and standards.

If you would like to discuss this role further or need any more information, please contract Victoria Clegg at [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday, 22nd November 2026

Interview Date: WC 7th December 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished - see guidance.