Overview
The Environment Agency is seeking an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation of the Risk Management Framework and drive a programme to strengthen risk culture across the organisation. You’ll work collaboratively to identify, assess, and manage risks with confidence and consistency, providing expert advice to enable informed decisions, resilient operations and empowered people. There are 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. Additional payment and full training may be provided.
Team and role context
Our Risk and Assurance Team sits in Strategy, Transformation and Assurance. We set standards, shape processes and provide tools that help teams make confident, informed decisions. This is a technical leadership role with potential for line management in the future.
Experience and skills
* Extensive understanding of risk management gained in a similar role, with comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book and risk governance and assurance.
* Proven track record of implementing and embedding risk management initiatives through collaboration across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of providing expert risk advice to senior leaders.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across levels while challenging constructively.
* Experience in a complex and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing circumstances and prioritising effectively.
Desirable
* Risk management qualification or professional membership (e.g. IRMCert).
* Understanding of other risk-based functions (e.g. project/programme management, health and safety).
Additional information
This is a permanent, hybrid role; the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed. For questions, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Closing date: 7 November 2025. Interviews expected w/c 1 December via MS Teams. A call for interested applicants will be held on 23 October at 10:00—contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for details. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we may hold your details for 6 months and offer an alternative post.
Compliance and diversity statements: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for job seekers with disabilities.
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