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 our Risk Management Framework, ensuring it aligns with HM Treasury’s Orange Book and meets 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.
* Manage incident response role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support, with full training and an additional payment if required.
Qualifications
You will need to be an experienced technical leader with a deep understanding of risk management gained in a similar role.
* Extensive knowledge of the Orange Book and risk management principles, including risk governance and assurance.
* A 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 while challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience of working in a complex and fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions e.g. project/programme management, health and safety.
* Risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRMCert) is desirable.
Contact and Additional Information
This vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held W/C 1 December using MS Teams. For questions, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk). To join our reserve list, email riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk. The role is a hybrid position; the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office with some national travel required.
Equal Opportunities
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, and have a guaranteed interview policy for disabled candidates whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
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