Strategic Risk Manager — Hybrid Work & Training Focus

Huntingdonshire District Council; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Risk Manager to develop and promote a robust risk-management culture. The successful candidate will implement the Risk Management Strategy, guide managers in risk identification and mitigation, and create training programs. The role also involves producing reports and collaborating with the Internal Audit team to enhance controls. Qualifications include a strong background in risk management and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working model is available, requiring at least two days in the office per week.

Benefits

Flexitime

Work-life balance encouragement

Equality and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong background in risk management and compliance within regulated environments.
• Experience promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Operational and people-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation and embed risk awareness throughout teams.
• Comfortable operating within a political environment and challenging the status quo to drive quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Risk Management Strategy and provide governance assurance.
• Guide managers in identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks.
• Create and deliver risk-management training programmes.
• Produce and analyse risk reports using specialised software.
• Present findings to committees and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to assess and enhance controls.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

Communication

Operational management

Relationship building

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Risk Manager to develop and promote a robust risk-management culture. The successful candidate will implement the Risk Management Strategy, guide managers in risk identification and mitigation, and create training programs. The role also involves producing reports and collaborating with the Internal Audit team to enhance controls. Qualifications include a strong background in risk management and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working model is available, requiring at least two days in the office per week.