Risk Manager

British Steel; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined contribution pension

27 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Sick pay scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

British Steel is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to develop, implement and continuously improve the Enterprise Risk Management framework across the organisation. You will support executive management in identifying, assessing and managing strategic, financial and emerging risks that could impact business objectives.

The successful candidate will champion a proactive risk culture and provide insightful analysis to support informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in enterprise risk management, governance or internal control functions.
• IRM qualification preferable.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and standards.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior management constructively.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the corporate risk management framework in line with industry good practice.
• Support identification and assessment of emerging risks, market threats and opportunities.
• Ensure consistent risk methodologies, scoring criteria and reporting standards across the organisation.
• Monitor external risk trends affecting the steel industry, including geopolitical, economic, environmental and supply chain risks.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and presentations for Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board.
• Analyse risk trends and develop actionable recommendations.
• Deliver risk awareness training and workshops.
• Promote ownership and accountability for risk management throughout the business.

Job description

Salary - Competitive

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - 36.5 hours, Monday Friday

What you need to know about the role

British Steel is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to assist in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework across British Steel. The role will support executive management and senior leaders in identifying, assessing and managing strategic, financial and emerging risks that could impact the achievement of business objectives.

The successful candidate will champion a proactive risk culture across the organisation and provide insightful analysis to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the corporate risk management framework in line with industry good practice.
• Support the identification and assessment of emerging risks, market threats and opportunities.
• Ensure consistent risk methodologies, scoring criteria and reporting standards across the organisation.
• Monitor external risk trends affecting the steel industry, including geopolitical, economic, environmental and supply chain risks.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards and presentations for Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board.
• Analyse risk trends and develop actionable recommendations.
• Deliver risk awareness training and workshops.
• Promote ownership and accountability for risk management throughout the business.

What we need to know about you

• Significant experience in enterprise risk management, governance or internal control functions.
• IRM (Institute of Risk Management) qualification preferable
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and standards.
• Experience facilitating risk workshops with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior management constructively.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities. Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme
• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

In July 2026, British Steel entered public ownership under the UK Government in an historic move that secured the future of steelmaking in Britain while strengthening national infrastructure and security.

We are proud of our heritage, optimistic about our future, and committed to building a sustainable business that benefits our employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities.

This is an exciting time to join us. Be part of a business with a clear vision for the future, and a vital role in delivering the world-class steel Britain needs today and for generations to come.

British Steel has a bright future, and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.