Strategic Risk & Assurance Lead (3-Month Contract)

Adecco Colombia S.A.; Beaconsfield; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Risk & Assurance Manager in the Home Counties on a fixed-term contract. The role is full-time with hybrid working, two days on site per week. Salary circa £75,000 per annum pro rata.

You will lead internal audit, risk management, assurance and internal controls, embedding a proactive risk culture and providing high-quality assurance to the Board. We seek an experienced professional with credibility, able to challenge senior stakeholders and possess professional

Qualifications

• Strong experience across internal audit, risk management, assurance, governance and internal controls.
• Experience within a regulated environment, particularly social housing, advantageous.
• Experience applying risk and internal control frameworks within a complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in leading internal audit programmes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and providing appropriate challenge.
• Excellent written communication and experience producing high-quality reports for senior leadership and/or Boards.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation's internal audit programme, from planning and scoping through to delivery and follow-up.
• Manage outsourced internal audit providers and ensure actions and recommendations are effectively implemented.
• Identify control gaps and areas for improvement, developing practical solutions to strengthen the control environment.
• Lead on risk and assurance, maintaining the risk register and embedding a proactive risk management culture.
• Provide risk and assurance input into key organisational projects.
• Produce clear, insightful Board and Audit & Risk Committee reports, providing analysis, advice and recommendations.
• Provide expert advice and influence across governance, risk, controls and compliance.
• Deliver project assurance, advisory work and investigations as required.

Job description

Adecco is seeking a Risk & Assurance Manager in the Home Counties on a fixed-term contract. The role is full-time with hybrid working, two days on site per week. Salary circa £75,000 per annum pro rata.

You will lead internal audit, risk management, assurance and internal controls, embedding a proactive risk culture and providing high-quality assurance to the Board. We seek an experienced professional with credibility, able to challenge senior stakeholders and possess professional