Risk Management Lead
The Environment Agency is looking for an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation of our Risk Management Framework and drive a programme of work that strengthens our risk culture across the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Champion and maintain the Risk Management Framework, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury’s Orange Book and organisational needs.
* Lead the rollout 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, being available to support business continuity during an incident.
Experience and Skills Required
* Extensive experience as a technical risk leader in a similar role.
* Comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book and risk‑management principles including risk governance and assurance.
* Proven track record of implementing and embedding risk‑management initiatives through collaborative working and delivering through others across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience providing expert risk advice and engaging senior leaders.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships at all levels and challenge firmly and constructively.
* Experience working in a complex, fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
* Ideally holding a risk‑management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health & safety.
Contact & Application
There is one permanent role available. The role is hybrid; the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office with some travel required. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed.
Application deadline: 7 November 2025.
For questions, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk) or the recruitment email riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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