Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? The Environment Agency is the organisation for you! This is an exciting opportunity to shape and influence our approach to risk management. We’re offering an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation of the Risk Management Framework and drive a programme that strengthens our risk culture across the organisation.
In this influential role, you’ll work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, providing expert advice and enabling teams to identify, assess, and manage risks with confidence and consistency. Your leadership will help ensure our decisions are informed, our operations resilient, and our people empowered.
Whilst the role is mainly internal, there are opportunities to build networks with other Government Departments.
Responsibilities
* Champion and maintain our Risk Management Framework, ensuring it aligns with HM Treasury’s Orange Book and meets organisational needs.
* Lead the roll‑out of consistent risk management processes across the organisation.
* Deliver an annual programme of activities to embed good risk practices and foster a proactive risk culture.
* Provide senior leaders with clear, insightful reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
* Build trusted relationships across teams, offering expert advice and constructive challenge.
* Collaborate with other functions (e.g. health & safety, programme management) to integrate risk management into everything we do.
* Coach and support team members, helping them grow and deliver with confidence.
* Respond to incidents as required, providing business continuity support during an incident.
Experience / Skills Required
You will need to be an experienced technical leader with an extensive understanding of risk management gained in a similar role.
Required:
* Comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book and risk‑management principles, including risk governance and assurance.
* Proven track record of successfully implementing and embedding risk‑management initiatives through collaborative working and delivering through others across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of providing expert risk advice and engaging with senior leaders on risk‑management matters.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience working in a complex and fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
Preferred:
* Risk‑management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM cert).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health & safety.
Working Conditions
• Hybrid role – the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel required for national meetings and occasional overnight stays. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcome.
Contact
For questions relating to this role, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk). The vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews expected to be held around 1 December using MS Teams.
EEO Statement
The Environment Agency is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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