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 exciting opportunity offers an experienced risk professional a chance 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.
Whilst the role is mostly internal facing, there are opportunities to build networks with other Government Departments.
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, making yourself available to provide business continuity support. Additional payment and full training will be provided for your incident role.
Experience & Skills Required
* Experienced technical leader with extensive understanding of risk management gained 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 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.
* Ideally: risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g. IRM Certified).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health and safety.
Contact and 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 occasional overnight stays. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Claire Sunshine at Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interview dates 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; please contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for details.
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we will hold your details for six months and may offer you an alternative post.
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are also on a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability seeking employment.
The vacancy closes on 7 November 2025.
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