Risk Management Specialist. Job in Huddersfield Education & Training Jobs

Dovetail & Slate; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a Risk Advisor/Officer for a 3-6 month contract to enhance risk management practices across all departments. Your role will involve identifying and managing operational and strategic risks while ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in risk management within the education sector and possess strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to contribute to a safe and well-governed educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk management within education or a regulated environment.
• Good understanding of risk frameworks and assessment methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the college's strategic risk register.
• Assist departments in identifying and assessing operational risks.
• Prepare risk reports for executive leadership and committees.

Skills

Risk management experience

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualification in risk management or compliance

Job description

Job Title: Risk Advisor/Officer

Department: Governance / Compliance / Risk Management

Location: Huddersfield /On-site (College Campus)

Reports to: Vice Principal / Chief Operating Officer

Contract: 3-6 months /possible extension

Salary/Interim: £30,000k - £35,000 per annum(pro-rata)

Role Purpose

The Risk Advisor will support the college in identifying, assessing, and managing operational and strategic risks across all departments. This role ensures that risk management practices are embedded into day-to-day operations, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to a safe, compliant, and well-governed educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Risk Management

• Support the development and maintenance of the college's strategic risk register.
• Provide analysis and insight on emerging sector risks, regulatory changes, and organisational vulnerabilities.
• Work with senior leadership to assess risk impact on college objectives and long‑term planning.
• Prepare risk reports for executive leadership, governors, and committees.

Operational Risk Management

• Work with departments (academic, estates, HR, IT, safeguarding, finance, etc.) to identify and assess operational risks.
• Maintain and update operational risk registers, ensuring actions and controls are in place and monitored.
• Conduct risk reviews, site assessments, and internal risk audits where required.
• Support implementation of risk mitigation plans, controls, and corrective actions.

Policy, Compliance & Governance

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

Incident & Assurance Management

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Experience in risk management within education or a regulated environment.
• Good understanding of risk frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for senior audiences.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution‑focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience working in a college, university, or wider education sector.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as Ofsted, ESFA, H&S, data protection, safeguarding, etc.
• Relevant qualification (e.g., IRM Certificate, risk management training, audit or compliance certification).
• Experience in business continuity, health & safety, or governance support.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, approachable, and able to support a positive risk culture.
• Confident in facilitating discussions and challenging assumptions where appropriate.
• Adaptable, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Please apply to Kristina.