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Job Description
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?
Then 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 exciting opportunity 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.
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 mostly internal facing, 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 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 part of our incident role and provide business continuity support during incidents.
Experience and Skills Required
You will need to 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 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 of working in a complex, fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
* Ideally: risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM Cert).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions e.g. project/programme management, health and safety.
Benefits and Working Conditions
The role is a hybrid position; successful candidates can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel is required for national meetings, with occasional overnight stays.
Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed. The role may offer future line‑management responsibilities.
Contact: Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk). Additional information: riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk.
This vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 1 December using MS Teams. A call will be held on 23 October at 10:00 for interested applicants.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Location: Prestwich, England, United Kingdom (primary location).
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. Please incorporate any preferred working arrangements in your application.
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