Senior Enterprise Risk Leader — Strategy & Assurance

Wates Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group seeks a Senior Risk Manager to shape an enterprise-wide risk framework and lead assurance across the Group. You will collaborate with the Group Head of Assurance, the Risk Committee, and divisional stakeholders to embed best-in-class risk practices and governance processes.

The role focuses on driving risk reporting, leading risk assessments, and advancing digital capabilities to strengthen the Group's risk management culture.

Qualifications

• Significant enterprise risk management experience in a complex organisation.
• Experience implementing risk frameworks, appetite, and principal risk reviews.
• Experience presenting risk insights to senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Shape the Risk Framework – work with the Group Head of Assurance and Risk Committee to develop an enterprise-wide risk management framework, including risk assessment methodologies and risk appetite.
• Drive Risk Reporting – coordinate group-wide risk reporting and create dashboards to provide insight into key risk themes, emerging risks and mitigations.
• Lead Risk Assessments – guide risk owners in identifying, scoring, and mitigating risks across the organisation.
• Support the Risk Committee through high-quality reporting and governance papers (feeding into the Audit Committee).
• Enhance Digital Capabilities – identify opportunities to improve risk and assurance processes through digital tools and software.
• Engage with Stakeholders – work across Group and Divisions to embed a strong risk culture and assurance practices.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Risk framework development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Governance reporting

Education

Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or relevant discipline

IRM certification desirable

Tools

Risk management software

Job description

Wates Group seeks a Senior Risk Manager to shape an enterprise-wide risk framework and lead assurance across the Group. You will collaborate with the Group Head of Assurance, the Risk Committee, and divisional stakeholders to embed best-in-class risk practices and governance processes.

The role focuses on driving risk reporting, leading risk assessments, and advancing digital capabilities to strengthen the Group's risk management culture.