We are seeking an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation of our Risk Management Framework and drive a programme of work to strengthen risk culture across the organisation. This is an internal-facing role with opportunities to build networks with other Government Departments.
Responsibilities
* Champion and maintain the 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.
Responding to incidents is a central part of the role. You may be asked to take an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be provided.
Team
Our Risk and Assurance Team sits in Strategy, Transformation and Assurance. We set the standards, shape the processes, and provide the tools that help teams make confident, informed decisions. We support colleagues at every level to manage risk in a way that’s consistent, effective and empowering. This is a technical leadership role with potential line management opportunities in the future.
Experience / Skills Required
* You will be an experienced technical leader with extensive understanding of risk management gained 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 of providing expert risk advice and engaging with senior leaders.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across levels while challenging constructively.
* Experience working in a complex, fast-paced environment with adaptability to changing circumstances and competing priorities.
Desirable
* Risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRMCert).
* Understanding of other risk-based functions such as project/programme management and health and safety.
Contact and Additional Information
* This is a permanent role. It is a hybrid role; the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Flexible working patterns including job share are welcome.
* For questions, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk).
* This vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected w/c 1 December 2025 using MS Teams. A call for interested applicants will be held on 23 October at 10:00 – please contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for call details.
* If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Compliance
* We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
* The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. If you are applying from local government or similar bodies, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculations; please check with your HR team if unsure.
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Location notes: Birmingham, Derby, West Midlands and other UK locations may have posted roles or updates related to this vacancy.
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