Risk, Assurance & Governance

HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking two Senior Officers for their Risk, Assurance & Governance Team. The chosen candidates will lead the delivery of key governance activities, act as deputies for the G7 Lead, and support the development of a proactive risk culture. Applicants should have experience in risk management and strong communication skills. The role involves maintaining risk registers and ensuring timely governance submissions. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Pension: employer contributes £13,194

Generous leave allowance

Coaching and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, assurance or governance roles, ideally in public sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex reporting cycles and deliver under pressure.
• Strong communication skills with experience in engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of second-line assurance activities including mapping and planning.
• Coordinate governance submissions for the SLT and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Maintain and update risk registers in Riskonnect.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Education

Risk Management qualification (IRM)

Tools

Riskonnect

Job description

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Role Overview

The PPG Risk, Assurance & Governance Team operates at Group level to provide strategic oversight and delivery of HMRC’s Risk and Control Framework. We support the Senior Leadership Team and Executive Committee with robust risk management, assurance planning and governance reporting. Our current work spans HR, Estates, UBS and transformation programmes and we are central to embedding a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

We are recruiting two Senior Officers to lead and deliver core elements of the Governance Framework. The focus will be primarily on Assurance, Governance and Risk, with the roles being interchangeable and collaborative. You will deputise for the G7 Lead and manage Higher Officers ensuring delivery of key commissions and reporting cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of second‑line assurance activities, including mapping, planning and reporting.
• Coordinate governance submissions for the SLT, ExCom and Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring timely and high‑quality outputs.
• Maintain and update risk registers in Riskonnect, supporting Tier 1‑3 risk reviews and thematic realignment.
• Track and validate Internal Audit Management Actions, ensuring timely closure and escalation where needed.
• Support the development of the Annual Governance Statement and contribute to the Annual Report and Accounts.
• Provide line management and coaching to Higher Officers, supporting their development and delivery.
• Deputise for the G7 Lead across governance forums, stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.
• Engage with business areas to embed the Risk & Control Framework, including Essential Management Checks.
• Lead the Business Continuity Planning refresh and testing across integrated functions.
• Support the Risk Maturity Improvement Plan and drive cultural change through training and capability building.

Person Specification

• Experience in risk, assurance or governance roles, ideally within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex reporting cycles and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with experience of engaging senior stakeholders and securing successful outcomes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and translate it into actionable insights.
• Experience of line management or team leadership, with a focus on coaching and development.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to changing circumstances and tight deadlines as priorities evolve.

Desirable Criteria

• A working knowledge of HMRC’s Risk and Control Framework and Riskonnect tooling.
• Understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model and its application.
• A Risk Management qualification such as IRM or willingness to work toward one.

Application Requirements

• A 1250‑word Personal Statement describing how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, referencing the Essential Criteria and Person Specification as outlined in the advert.
• Two separate 250‑word statements addressing the behaviours Communicating and Influencing and Seeing the Big Picture.
• Documentation or evidence of any Desirable Criteria where applicable (up to 250 words max).

Interview Process

During the panel interview, your Experience will be assessed and you will be asked behaviour‑based questions on the following: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Leadership and Seeing the Big Picture. You will explore in detail what you are capable of, what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role.

Working Conditions

HMRC is an office‑based organisation and colleagues are expected to spend 60 % of their working time in the office. Where the role allows it, and where the home environment is suitable, colleagues can work from home for up to two days a week, averaged over a calendar month (or a proportionate amount of time for colleagues who work less than full time).

Benefits

• Salary £45,544.
• Pension: HMRC contributes £13,194 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme and the Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97 % of salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.
• Generous leave allowance – starting at 25 days and increasing by one day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

Diversity, Disability and Equality

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

Open to UK nationals only. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We run a Disability Confident Scheme and a Redeployment Interview Scheme for civil servants at risk of redundancy.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Nationality Requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Recruitment Principles

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission.

Additional Information

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