Risk Officer

Local Government Chronicle; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in Bradford is seeking a Risk Officer to support the council's risk manager in developing effective risk management strategies. The position involves collaborating with various departments and providing professional guidance on risk issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, and the role offers a competitive salary ranging from £37,280 to £39,152 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing risk and insurance arrangements.
• Ability to provide professional advice to senior management.
• Skills in developing and implementing risk strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the council's risk management arrangements.
• Collaborate with service areas to improve risk profiles.
• Assist in maintaining the corporate risk register.

Skills

Risk management

Insurance administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Risk Officer is a new role designed to support the council’s risk manager to further develop the council risk management arrangements. The post is key to supporting, developing and providing a strategic vision for the future development of the service to enable the council to meet its future challenges whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role is an opportunity to make a real difference in our vibrant and diverse city.

Bradford Finance is undergoing significant change and investment. A restructure has recently completed with the department now comprising four key teams: Management Accounting; Corporate and Strategic Finance; Projects, Systems and Commercial; and Internal Audit, Risk, Business Development and Improvement. The restructure includes significant additional capacity and investment in training and development. A new service plan is being developed during 2025 with a clear strategic focus and direction including a development plan to focus on delivering financial literacy across the organisation, while elevating the impact of the Finance team within the organisation to support and drive the Council’s strategic plans whilst delivering its financial sustainability and recovery programme.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Risk Manager and Insurance Manager to provide support in respect of the Council’s risk and insurance arrangements.
• To collaborate with service areas and contribute to the development of risk management arrangements and loss control strategies to improve the Council’s insurance risk profile.
• To support and deputise for the Risk Manager in leading the Council’s risk management arrangements.
• To provide professional advice on risk management systems and procedures to Strategic and Assistant Directors to enable service departments to manage their risks effectively.
• To work with the Risk Manager to undertake an annual review of the risk management strategy and process.
• To manage and support the implementation of strategic risk management within the overall framework of the risk management strategy.
• To manage the coordination and updating of the corporate risk register to enable CMT to undertake their roles and provide exception reporting on departmental risk management progress.
• To support and establish any links between departmental and corporate risk registers and action plans and ensure consistency of approach. Support corporate and departmental risk coordinators and strategic directors to undertake their roles.
• To work with the Risk Manager to research and identify best practice in risk management and to provide guidance and support on introducing risk management measures and techniques.
• Expected to deal with complex, sensitive and confidential matters on a regular basis, frequently using own initiative to reach creative solutions on making recommendations to Strategic Directors, Assistant Directors, Departmental Management Teams, elected members and other senior managers.
• Represent and promote the Council on Risk Management issues at appropriate local, regional and national forums and maintain and develop working relationships with professional bodies and other groups to ensure effective representation and promote meaningful networking.
• Act as ambassador for risk management by showing professionalism, high personal standards of integrity and courtesy at all times. Promote this culture throughout the organisation.
• To promote fairness and inclusion across all service provision and employment through personal example, open commitment, clear action and direction.
• Organise, deliver and participate in training events to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of staff both in Risk Management and elsewhere.
• Raise governance and risk management awareness across the Council and widen ownership of good governance and managing risk to all staff including the completion of consultancy projects.

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact:

• Richard Hoyle, Risk Manager on 07582 102719 or email [e-mail]

Further information

Further information is available through the links below, along with the attached Job Profile and Candidate Information Pack.

Budget Meeting of Council - 06 March 2025

Statement of Accounts - 2023/24

CBMDC - External Assurance Review

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf.

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.

The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Location and job details

Bradford, UK

Permanent

£37,280.00 - £39,152.00

Published on 28 Oct 2025

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