Risk and Assurance Officer

Incommunities; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing landlord in Bradford is seeking a Risk and Assurance Officer to manage risk and business continuity effectively. You will collaborate with colleagues and senior managers to coordinate risk reporting and provide training. Ideal candidates have experience in risk or assurance environments and possess strong communication skills. The role offers a starting salary from £32,507 up to £36,229, hybrid working options, and ample benefits including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary of £32,507 increasing with service

Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy and sell annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Corporate health scheme membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Local gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders available for support

Qualifications

• Experience of working with senior leaders in a risk or assurance environment.
• Embedded risk and/or business continuity into an organisation.
• Reported to and worked with senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate internal strategic and operational risk processes.
• Deliver risk & assurance reporting to Audit & Risk Committee.
• Ensure business continuity is fit for purpose and reviewed.

Skills

internal audit

information systems

community support

environmental science

information technology sales

Job description

Overview

Risk and Assurance Officer to support the effective management of risk and business continuity across the organisation. You will work closely with colleagues and senior managers to coordinate risk reporting, maintain key assurance records, and support training and reporting. This is an opportunity for someone with a keen eye for detail and an interest in good governance to develop their skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

This year we have launched our five-year Corporate Strategy which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services and support to our customers. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do and our colleagues are the people who will help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties

• Co-ordinate internal strategic and operational risk processes, working with risk owners to ensure risk reporting is timely, including delivery of operational risk training to departmental teams.
• Assist the Governance and Risk Manager and the Head of Regulation and Assurance to deliver risk & assurance reporting to Audit & Risk Committee and the Board.
• Assist horizon scanning activities, particularly at the operational risk level and for Business Continuity Plans, and implement best practice in risk management.
• Co-ordinate the business continuity process and work with colleagues to ensure business continuity is fit for purpose and routinely reviewed and tested.
• Ensure all fraud incidents are recorded in the Fraud Register and escalate any financial losses to the Governance and Risk Manager and the Head of Regulation and Assurance for potential investigation.
• Work closely with the wider assurance team, providing cover/additional support according to business needs.

About you

• Can bring risk and assurance to life for others.
• Confident working with senior leaders across a range of disciplines.
• Self-motivated and can work independently.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience of working with senior leaders in a risk or assurance environment.
• Embedded risk and/or business continuity into an organisation.
• Reported to and worked with senior colleagues.
• Delivered effective partnership working.
• Experience of delivering training or one-to-one support.

Benefits

• Starting salary of 32,507 which increases with service up to 36,229 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: wellbeing and benefits site with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders available for support

Join Our Team

We’re looking for great people to join us. At Incommunities we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and experiences because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider we’re passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We are Mindful Employers committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the Committed Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early. We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!

Key information

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills internal audit, information systems, community support, environmental science, information technology sales

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1