Risk and Assurance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Risk and Assurance Manager to enhance its risk management practices. This pivotal role involves safeguarding the organization by managing operational risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate with operational risk managers, act as a risk champion, and develop effective risk management strategies. If you have a strong background in governance and risk compliance, along with proficiency in tools like Excel and SharePoint, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of risk management best practices.
• Experience in governance and compliance in social housing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the risk assurance framework and operational risks.
• Lead assessments on internal audit recommendations.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Internal Audit

Governance

Policy Development

Education

International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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Risk and Assurance Manager, Kidderminster

Client:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

Kidderminster, DY11 | Hybrid

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

520818205617

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Risk and Assurance Manager

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Type: 6 Month FTC

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to safeguard our organisation through effective risk management and assurance practices. This role requires a clear understanding of risk management frameworks, with responsibilities including managing operational risks, assessing internal controls, and maintaining the assurance framework. The successful candidate will work closely with operational risk managers and act as a risk champion within the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the risk assurance framework, focusing on the maintenance of operational risks and assessment of internal controls.
• Work with operational risk managers to review all operational risks for accuracy and currency, removing duplicates or outdated risks. Review risk controls to ensure adequacy and proper design. Ensure the accuracy and currency of the risk management information system.
• Manage and maintain an assurance framework, ensuring the Assets and Liabilities Register meets external regulatory requirements.
• Lead assessments on the completion of low-risk internal audit recommendations, confirming their design, adequacy, and implementation.
• Act as a risk champion, supporting colleagues in developing effective risk management strategies and increasing risk maturity.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of best practices in assessing, documenting, and managing risk and compliance.
• Experience in governance, risk compliance, or internal audit, particularly within social housing or a similar sector.
• Proven ability to develop policies, procedures, and board reports.
• Proficiency in systems like Excel and SharePoint for recording and reporting information accurately.
• Qualified in International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management or IIA (or working towards).