Risk Manager

The National Trust For Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization is seeking a Risk Manager to join their team in Swindon. You'll lead risk management activities, analyze data for emerging risks, and provide reports to inform key decisions. This role requires strong communication skills, a proven track record in risk assessments, and the ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders. The position offers flexibility through hybrid working options, making it ideal for those who want to balance office and site visits. Competitive package and significant perks available.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

EV car lease scheme

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to see the bigger picture to develop pragmatic risk-based solutions.
• Proven track record of delivery of risk assessments.
• Identify root causes of risks and provide expert advice.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate risk management across the organisation.
• Consolidate and analyze risk information to identify trends.
• Deliver high-quality risk reporting for senior leadership.

Skills

Risk assessment techniques

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis using Excel or Tableau

Education

Professional qualification (IIA, IRM, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a Risk Manager to join our team.

What it's like to work here

Working for the National Trust is genuinely exciting – you'll be part of an organisation with a powerful purpose and a team whose passion is infectious. Our people care deeply about our strategy and the impact we make, creating an environment that's collaborative, supportive, and full of opportunity.

The Risk & Assurance team is responsible for risk management, insurance and internal audit. As Risk Manager you'll lead risk management activities across the Trust, analysing data to identify key trends and emerging risks. The role reports to the Senior Risk & Insurance Manager and supports the development and embedding of our risk framework, alongside producing high quality reports that inform senior leaders and Trustees. Drawing on your expertise, you'll influence strategic decisions and advise teams on effective risk mitigation while championing continuous improvement and best practice.

As this is a national role, there is flexibility on your contractual place of work. Our hybrid working policy means you can balance office and home working with site visits and meetings at other National Trust places. We'll talk about this in more detail at interview, but you should expect to be at a National Trust site for 40‑60% of your working week.

What you'll be doing

You’ll play a vital role in facilitating risk management across the organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.

Your work will help shape strategic decisions and strengthen our ability to deliver on our strategy. This includes consolidating and analysing risk information to identify trends and emerging risks, as well as supporting the ongoing development and implementation of our risk framework.

You’ll also be responsible for delivering high‑quality risk reporting for senior leadership and Trustees, providing clear insights that inform strategic decision‑making.

Alongside this, you’ll offer expert advice on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies, while championing continuous improvement and best practice in risk management across the organisation.

Who we’re looking for

Applications from redeployees are assessed against the minimum criteria for the role. In your application, please provide details of how you meet the minimum criteria below:

• Ability to see and understand the ‘bigger picture’ to put risks and opportunities into context and develop pragmatic and risk‑based solutions.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of risk assessments including application of different risk management techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels across the Trust.
• Identify the root causes of risks and add value by providing support, challenge, and expert advice to ensure risks are fully understood and effective responses are implemented across the Trust.

Additional criteria for all other applicants:

• Experience working with and delivering risk and control frameworks.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information using Excel or Tableau for a range of audiences. Professional qualification (IIA, IRM, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary.
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18).
• Rental deposit loan scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria).
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts.
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free parking at most Trust places.