Risk Officer

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a proactive Risk Officer to join their Risk, Assurance, and Audit team. The role involves supporting the risk management strategy, identifying and mitigating risks, and advising senior leaders. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of risk management principles and relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for growth, collaboration, and contributing to safer public services in Nottingham.

Benefits

Growth and development support

Encouragement of innovation

Championing equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of risk management principles.
• Experience in a risk management environment, ideally local government.
• Enjoys collaborating to find practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and development of risk management strategy.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational and strategic risks.
• Facilitate regular risk reviews and discussions with senior leaders.

Skills

Risk management principles

Data analysis

Collaborative problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Relevant qualification in risk management or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Make an impact where it matters most

Are you passionate about helping to make public services safer, stronger, and more effective?

We're looking for a proactive and analytical Risk Officer to join our Risk, Assurance and Audit team, helping to protect public funds, improve services, and support sound decision‑making across Nottingham City Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how the Council identifies and manages risk, supporting teams to work confidently and collaboratively while ensuring we deliver the very best for our citizens.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the delivery and development of the Council's risk management strategy and frameworks.
• Working closely with services to identify, assess and mitigate operational and strategic risks.
• Helping to maintain and review Directorate and Service Risk Registers and facilitate regular risk reviews.
• Presenting and discussing key risks with senior leaders and providing expert advice and assurance.
• Supporting, training and advising managers and risk owners through workshops and best‑practice guidance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, and Insurance to strengthen governance and assurance.
• Promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

About you

• A solid understanding of risk management principles and techniques.
• Enjoys collaborating with others to find practical, creative solutions.
• Is confident using data and digital tools (e.g. SharePoint) to analyse and communicate insights.
• Has relevant experience working within a risk management environment (ideally in local government).
• Can deliver clear, engaging presentations and facilitate discussions with senior leaders.
• Values equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in everything you do.

A relevant qualification in risk management or a related field would be an advantage.

Why join us?

At Nottingham City Council, we're proud to serve our citizens and make a difference every day.

• Supports your growth and development
• Encourages innovation and collaboration
• Champions equality and inclusion
• Plays a key role in improving transparency and accountability across the organisation

By joining us as a Risk Officer, you'll be directly contributing to safeguarding public funds, improving how vital services are delivered, and helping to create a more accountable and resilient Nottingham City Council‑ where every decision makes a difference to our citizens.

Interested or want to find out more?

Get in touch with Debbie Bowring, Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager - Email Here

Ready to make your mark?

If you're ready to use your skills to help shape a more resilient, responsive, and well‑governed council, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver for Nottingham!

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: 10.12.2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: January 2026

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