Job Description
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Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? If so, the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! This exciting role offers a chance to shape and influence our approach to risk management. We’re looking for an experienced risk professional to lead the implementation of our Risk Management Framework and drive a programme that strengthens our risk culture across the organisation.
In this influential role, you’ll 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.
Whilst the role is mostly internal-facing, there are opportunities to build networks with other government departments.
Responsibilities include:
* 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 into everything we do.
* Coach and support team members, helping them grow and deliver with confidence.
* Respond to incidents as part of our incident role; you will be required to be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. An additional payment and full training will be available.
Experience / skills required:
* Technical leadership with extensive experience in risk management in 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 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.
* Strong relational skills – ability to build 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.
* Ideally: a risk‑management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g., IRM‑Cert) and understanding of other risk‑based functions (e.g., project/programme management, 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 some overnight stays.
* We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share and remote work.
* For questions related to this role, contact Claire Sunshine at claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* The vacancy closes on 7 November 2025.
* Interviews are expected to be held w/c 1 December using MS Teams.
* We will be holding a call for interested applicants on 23 October at 10:00 for additional details – contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for call details.
* If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we will hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Disability Interview Policy: We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We are committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
EEO Statement: The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to include their preferred working arrangements.
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