C£72k per annum dependent on skills and experience
37 hours per week
Permanent
Location: Huntingdon
We are looking for a forward-thinkingSenior Group Risk Managerto lead our enterprise-wide risk approach and embed a culture of proactive, insight-driven decision-making.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the future of risk management across the organisation, working closely with the Executive, Board, and key stakeholders. You’ll lead a community of risk professionals and champions, ensuring our risk frameworks are robust, future-ready, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
In this role, you will:
* Own and lead the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process, embedding it into governance forums including Audit, Risk, and Disclosure Committees
* Provide strategic oversight of Principal and Top Tier Risks, ensuring actions are taken and risks are well understood
* Collaborate with Executive Directors to integrate risk-based thinking into decision-making frameworks
* Lead the evolution of our risk framework, including appetite, materiality, and scenario testing
* Oversee risk reporting across multiple requirements (e.g. Annual Report, TCFD, TNFD)
* Build and nurture a strong internal risk community and collaborate with Audit, Assurance, and Sustainability teams
* Drive continuous improvement in risk systems architecture and training across the business
We’re looking for someone with:
* Extensive experience in risk management, ideally within a regulated or complex environment
* Proven ability to influence at senior levels and work across matrixed organisations
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Commercially focused with the ability to turn data into actionable insight
* Logical thinker with the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
* Experience in the water or utilities sector and/or a recognised risk qualification (e.g. IRM) is desirable
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (with flexibility for religious holidays)
* Car Allowance
* Personal private health care
* Life cover – 8x annual salary
* Competitive pension scheme – we double-match your contributions up to 6%
* Annual bonus scheme and lifestyle benefits
Why Join Us?
We’re a purpose-led organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value for our customers and communities. As Senior Group Risk Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our resilience, transparency, and strategic agility in a rapidly evolving world.
Closing date: 24 July 2025
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