Risk & Resilience Leader (Remote) | Governance & Compliance

Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday pro rata

Pension scheme

Profit sharing (10% of profits)

Discounted organic meals

Free organic fruit & veg

Free parking

Job summary

Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd is seeking a Risk, Compliance & Governance Manager to shape and protect Riverford’s future. You’ll lead risk management and business continuity frameworks, support governance reporting, coordinate assurance activities, and help ensure regulatory responsibilities are met.

The role collaborates across teams, influencing at all levels to embed practical risk management into everyday decisions, with a focus on resilience and continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk, business continuity, resilience, audit, data compliance or related area.
• Experience developing and embedding frameworks, processes and controls across a business.
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external advisers.
• Practical, curious approach to simplify complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk, governance and business continuity frameworks across Riverford.
• Coordinate assurance activities and governance reporting.
• Support Exec and SLT to identify, assess and manage key business risks.
• Engage with external legal advisers, insurers or auditors as needed.

Skills

Risk management

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance reporting

Education

Relevant professional qualification in risk/governance

Job description

Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd is seeking a Risk, Compliance & Governance Manager to shape and protect Riverford’s future. You’ll lead risk management and business continuity frameworks, support governance reporting, coordinate assurance activities, and help ensure regulatory responsibilities are met.

The role collaborates across teams, influencing at all levels to embed practical risk management into everyday decisions, with a focus on resilience and continuity.