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.
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.
Your incident role may require additional training and remuneration. You will be expected to be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support as required.
Qualifications and Experience
* Extensive experience as a technical leader in risk management within 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 across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience of providing expert risk advice and engaging with senior leaders.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels while challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience working in a complex, fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
* Ideally holds a risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM Cert).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project / programme management and health and safety.
Location: Hybrid – candidate can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel required for national meetings and overnight stays.
Contact
* Claire Sunshine – Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk
* Additional queries: riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk
Vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews expected to be held late December via MS Teams. A call for interested applicants will be held on 23 October at 10:00.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
The Environment Agency is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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