Strategic Risk Manager

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Transport discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a Strategic Risk Manager to lead and develop the Risk and Insurance Service. The role involves cross‑Council collaboration, presenting risk data to Committees, and advising on mitigations and actions.

You will supervise the Insurance Manager, support projects, and drive corporate risk initiatives with CPD‑tracked qualifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, staff supervision, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• ACII/CIRM/CIPFA or IIA qualifications or PRINCE2 with CPD.
• Experience of Risk Management.
• Direct experience of managing staff.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Council.
• Take ownership of the Strategic Risk Register and ensure it is monitored and kept up to date.
• Be a point of call for risk and insurance advice.
• Manage the Insurance Manager and support them in their operational activities.

Skills

Risk management

Staff management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Prioritisation & deadlines

Education

ACII

CIRM

CIPFA

PRINCE2

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Strategic Risk Manager with proven experience in the field of Risk Management.
• The role will involve working across the Council to support service managers in collating and managing risks.
• You will be expected to present risk data to Committees and advise officers and possible mitigations and actions.
• To lead and manage the provision of an efficient and effective Risk and Insurance Service with the support of the Insurance Manager and Insurance & Risk Officer. This will include providing support to projects and transformational change initiatives of a corporate and Council-wide nature
• Lead the risk and insurance function to ensure effective service delivery aligned with Council priorities.
• Embed a performance related culture that delivers results
• Function as the professional expert on all aspects of the service area, providing appropriate specialist advice to all stakeholders, including statutory and regulatory compliance
• Provide timely and accurate information on risk and insurance matters ensuring achievement of tangible outcomes.

What will be expected from me?

• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Council.
• Take ownership of the Strategic Risk Register and ensure it is monitored and kept up to date
• Be a point of call for risk and insurance advice
• Manage the Insurance Manager and support them in their operational activities

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join our Team at Wakefield Council, to lead and manage the provision of an efficient Risk and Insurance Service.

• ACII (Associateship of the Chartered Insurance Institute) or CIRM (Institute of Risk Management) or Accountancy/Audit Qualification (CIPFA or equivalent or Institute of Internal Auditors) or relevant project management qualification such as PRINCE 2 and evidence of CPD
• Experience of Risk Management
• Direct experience of managing staff
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

Safeguarding Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more.