Risk Management Framework Lead
Overview – The Environment Agency is seeking 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 will 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.
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 required, providing business continuity support during an incident; additional training and payment may be provided.
Qualifications & Experience
* Extensive experience as a technical leader in risk management, with a proven track record of implementing and embedding risk initiatives across multiple teams.
* Comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book, risk governance, and assurance principles.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering expert risk advice to 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, a recognised risk management qualification or professional membership (e.g. IRM Cert).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health & safety.
Contact and Application Information
There is one permanent role available. 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 some overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
For questions relating to these roles, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held around 1 December using MS Teams. A call for interested applicants will be held on 23 October at 10:00 to provide more details – please contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for call details.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Environment Agency is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit according to legal requirements and promote a culture of respect, inclusion and support for people with disabilities. The Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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