Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? If you are ready to shape and influence our approach to risk management, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the implementation of our Risk Management Framework and drive a programme of work that strengthens our risk culture across the organisation.
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 a central part of our role, making yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Additional payment may be attached and full training will be available.
Team
The 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 consistent, effective and empowering way. This is a technical leadership role and there may be an opportunity for line management in the future.
Experience / Skills Required
* An experienced technical leader with an extensive understanding of risk management, gained in a similar role.
* 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 delivering 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.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience of working in a complex and fast‑paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
Preferred
* 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.
Contact & Additional Information
Email: Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk
We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. This vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 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.
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