Risk Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A key public sector client in Scotland is looking for a Principal Corporate Risk Specialist for a 12-month fixed-term role. The successful candidate will manage and enhance corporate risk practices, work with dynamic risk landscapes, and promote a positive risk culture while collaborating with stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working and generous benefits, allowing a great work-life balance.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave including public holidays

Defined benefit pension scheme

Annual company bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer leave options

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in risk or a related field.
• Experience in practical risk management with qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for risk on the 2027–33 business plan (SRC27).
• Identify, assess, and analyse key risks and opportunities.
• Prepare clear risk reports for senior leaders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical mindset

Risk management

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in risk or related field

Tools

Monte Carlo risk analysis (e.g. @Risk)

Job description

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Location: Hybrid / Flexible (Edinburgh/Glasgow)

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract

Outsource UK is recruiting for a Principal Corporate Risk Specialist on behalf of a key public sector client in Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening corporate risk practices across an essential national service provider.

About the Role

You’ll join the Corporate Risk Team for a fixed-term period of 12 months. Your work will span a wide range of dynamic risk landscapes, from climate adaptation and infrastructure investment to regulatory strategy and long-term business planning.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the main contact for risk on the 2027–33 business plan (SRC27)
• Identify, assess, and analyse key risks and opportunities
• Use or interpret Monte Carlo risk analysis (e.g. @Risk) to support decision-making
• Support and advise specific business areas on risk management
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across teams
• Promote a positive risk culture and embed best practices
• Prepare clear risk reports for senior leaders and governance groups
• Support external risk reporting in the Annual Report
• Provide assurance and constructive challenge to improve risk management

What You’ll Bring

• Educated to degree level and ideally holding a relevant qualification in risk or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in practical risk management, with an excellent understanding of both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Strong communication and influencing skills—whether you’re facilitating a risk workshop, presenting insights, or drafting reports.
• Experience coaching or supporting others in a collaborative team setting.
• An analytical mindset, with the ability to both dive into technical detail and simplify complex issues for a broad audience.

Benefits & Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid working and flexibility to support your lifestyle.
• 38 days of annual leave including public holidays, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Defined benefit pension scheme and generous life assurance.
• Annual company bonus scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and volunteer leave options.
• Access to reward programmes offering savings on travel, shopping, and more.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in risk management with a team that values integrity, collaboration, and forward thinking, we’d love to hear from you.