Risk & Assurance Manager – Flexible Governance Leader

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

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.