Quality Control jobs in United Kingdom

Description

Are you passionate about helping to make public services safer stronger and more effective

We’re looking for a proactive and analytical Risk Officer to join our Risk Assurance and Audit team helping to protect public funds improve services and support sound decision-making across Nottingham City Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how the Council identifies and manages risk supporting teams to work confidently and collaboratively while ensuring we deliver the very best for our citizens.

• Supporting the delivery and development of the Council’s risk management strategy and frameworks.
• Working closely with services to identify, assess and mitigate operational and strategic risks.
• Helping to maintain and review Directorate and Service Risk Registers and facilitate regular risk reviews.
• Presenting and discussing key risks with senior leaders and providing expert advice and assurance.
• Supporting training and advising managers and risk owners through workshops and best‑practice guidance.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Internal Audit, Counter Fraud and Insurance to strengthen governance and assurance.
• Promoting a culture of integrity, transparency and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

• A solid understanding of risk management principles and techniques.
• Enjoys collaborating with others to find practical, creative solutions.
• Is confident using data and digital tools (e.g. SharePoint) to analyse and communicate insights.
• Has relevant experience working within a risk management environment (ideally in local government).
• Can deliver clear, engaging presentations and facilitate discussions with senior leaders.
• Values equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability in everything you do.

A relevant qualification in risk management or a related field would be an advantage.

At Nottingham City Council we’re proud to serve our citizens and make a difference every day.

• Supports your growth and development.
• Encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Champions equality and inclusion.
• Plays a key role in improving transparency and accountability across the organisation.

By joining us as a Risk Officer you’ll be directly contributing to safeguarding public funds improving how vital services are delivered and helping to create a more accountable and resilient Nottingham City Council – where every decision makes a difference to our citizens.

Get in touch with Debbie Bowring, Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager – Email Here

If you’re ready to use your skills to help shape a more resilient, responsive and well‑governed council we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver for Nottingham!

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

Unclear Seniority

Internal Audit, Information Systems, Community Support, Environmental Science, Information Technology Sales

Full Time

years

1