Risk Business Partner

MAG; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG is seeking a Group Risk Business Partner to lead risk management efforts at Manchester Airport. You will utilize your expertise to implement risk frameworks and guide business leaders in mitigating risks effectively. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a relevant risk management qualification, and a minimum of five years of experience in risk roles.

Benefits

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Company discounts

2 volunteering days per year

Free VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in risk-related roles.
• Proven track record of delivering Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks.
• Experience with ISO and COSO risk standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and embed MAG Risk Management Framework across the organisation.
• Plan, deliver, and report on risk assessments.
• Promote risk awareness through education and training initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analytics

Planning

Organisational Skills

Education

Risk Management Qualification (IRM)

Tools

Risk Tools and Systems

Job description

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• Permanent role based at Manchester Airport
• Hybrid working for a better work / life balance

Why MAG?

At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. Youll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge range of company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service

The role

As a Group Risk Business Partner, you will work closely with the Group Head of Risk to implement and embed the MAG Risk Management Framework across the organisation. You will plan, deliver, and report on risk assessments, facilitate risk workshops, and challenge and support risk owners and business leaders in developing effective mitigation strategies. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert in risk management, utilising your impressive interpersonal skills to offer trusted advice at all levels of the business.

You will also maintain and update the central Group Risk Management System and produce risk reporting for various internal stakeholders. Additionally, you will promote risk awareness and culture through education and training initiatives.

Your adaptable approach will be key in aiding MAGs growth and meeting its strategic goals by adeptly managing risks.

What will make you successful in the role?

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a relevant risk management qualification such as IRM and at least five years of experience in risk-related roles. You will have a proven track record of delivering and embedding ERM Frameworks for complex organisations and applying risk management principles in commercial and operational environments.

You will also have excellent communication and influencing skills, as well as the ability to work independently and in partnership with senior executives. You will have experience with risk tools and systems, data analytics, and international risk standards such as ISO and/or COSO.

Furthermore, you will have strong planning, writing, and organisational skills, and a desire to learn and continuously improve. You will be a team player who can handle multiple priorities and time pressure in a professional manner.