Strategic Risk Manager

Dorset Police; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public police service in the United Kingdom seeks a Strategic Risk Manager to enhance the risk management function. The role involves collaboration with the Dorset Police to implement developments in risk management, requiring strong organisational and communication skills along with a deep understanding of enterprise risk management. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and extensive benefits, including training opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly increments

25 days annual leave

Heavily subsidised gym membership

Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts

Company sick pay

Local government pension scheme

Job-related equipment

Free on-site parking

Group insurance scheme

Support networks

Development and training opportunities

Flexible training plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management is required.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Force's risk appetite.
• Undertake risk management system developments.
• Work closely with colleagues in Dorset Police.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position

Strategic Risk Manager
Devon & Cornwall Police – Police Headquarters, Exeter.

Salary and employment

Salary: Grade 10 – £57,186 starting, rising yearly up to £62,205 per annum (based on a 37‑hour week).

Employment type: Permanent.

Working arrangement: Hybrid – a mix of remote and on‑premise work.

Hours: 37 hours per week (part‑time accommodated).

Allowances: None.

About the role

Devon & Cornwall Police are looking for a dynamic, motivated risk manager to take the Force’s risk management function to the next level, working closely with colleagues in Dorset Police through the Strategic Alliance to develop and implement the Force’s risk appetite and undertake risk management system developments. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, including members of the Force Executive, within the unique operating environment of modern policing.

What you get if you join us

• Competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement, increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time workers).
• Heavily subsidised gym membership – access to police site gyms across the counties.
• Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job‑related equipment as required.
• Free on‑site parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan with regular check‑ins during the initial period.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake hours flexibly in line with business need.
• Hybrid working – the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

Role Profile

Competency and Values Framework (CVF)

Level 3 – click for details of the CVF level for this specific role.

Recruitment Process

Additional information available upon request.

Application Stage

Applications close on 16/01/2026, 12:00.

Selection Stage

Shortlisting and interview (based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile). Interview process scheduled week commencing 28 January 2026. Some roles may require an assessment. Further information will be provided after shortlisting.

Pre‑requisites

Conditional offer and appointment contingent upon completion of pre‑requisite checks, including:

• Vetting checks
• Reference checks
• Medical assessment
• Qualification review
• Right to work checks

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The application system remains live for 60 minutes. Ensure you complete your application fully within this period.

Contact

Hiring Line Manager: Fiona Bohan – Deputy Head of Performance & Analysis
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: N/A