Overview
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? The Environment Agency is offering an exciting opportunity for 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. 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.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You may be asked to have an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available to support you with your incident role.
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.
Requirements
* Experience as a 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 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 while 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., IRMCert).
* Understanding of other risk-based functions (e.g., project/programme management, health and safety).
Other information
* This is a permanent, 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. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcome.
* For questions contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk).
* Vacancy closes on 7 November 2025; interviews expected w/c 1 December via MS Teams. A call for interested applicants is on 23 October at 10:00—contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for details.
* We are committed to diversity and inclusion and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities.
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