Join the Environment Agency to lead and drive our Risk Management Framework. In this influential role you will shape and strengthen our risk culture across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders and teams to embed best practices and ensure resilient decision‑making.
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 what we do. You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available to support you with your incident role.
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. From expert advice to engaging training and practical resources, we support colleagues at every level to manage risk in a way that’s consistent, effective and empowering.
Experience & Skills Required
* A comprehensive understanding 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 delivery 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.
* The ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience working in a complex and fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
Ideally, you will also have:
- A risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM Cert).
- An understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health and safety.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role; the successful candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel will be required to attend national meetings, with overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
For questions relating to these roles, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk). Email for call details: riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk. Vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 1 December using MS Teams.
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