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Job Description
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 is an exciting opportunity to shape and influence our approach to risk management. We’re offering an experienced risk professional 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’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. While 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 part of the incident role, providing business continuity support when required, with an additional payment and full training available.
Experience / Skills Required
* Extensive understanding of risk management, including the Orange Book and risk governance and assurance.
* Proven track record of implementing and embedding risk management initiatives across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience 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, a risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g., IRMCert).
* Understanding of other risk-based functions (e.g., project/programme management, health & safety).
Contact and additional 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 for national meetings, with some overnight stays. Flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share.
Contact: Claire Sunshine – Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk
Claim on the reserve list: Details will be held for 6 months; alternative posts may be offered.
Vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held W/C 1 December using MS Teams. A call for interested applicants is scheduled for 23 October at 10:00; contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for details.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. For applicants currently working in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments continuance order, you may be eligible for continuous service.
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