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 is an exciting opportunity to shape and influence our approach to risk management.
We’re offering an experienced risk professional the 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. 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 required – you will be assigned an incident role and made available to support business continuity during incidents. Additional training and payment may apply.
Experience / Skills Required
* Extensive experience as a technical leader in risk management, with deep knowledge of the Orange Book and risk governance and assurance.
* Proven track record of successfully implementing and embedding risk‑management initiatives through collaborative working and delivery through others across multiple teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience providing expert risk advice and engaging 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. IRM‑Cert).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions (e.g. project/programme management, health and 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 overnight stays as necessary. Flexible working patterns are available, including job share.
For questions relating to this role, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk).
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 – please contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for call details.
Competence 1 – Influences and Persuades Others
Presentation skills: Present a case in a convincing and attractive way that wins people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly. Provide an example of influencing stakeholders, including senior leaders.
Competence 2 – Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identify and implement new or improved methods, processes, or systems that enhance efficiency and quality without compromising safety.
Competence 3 – Delivers Results Through Others
Harness non‑line‑managed teams to deliver complex projects on time and to required standards. Describe a time you leveraged resources across teams to deliver a program of work.
Competence 4 – Communicates Effectively
Distil complex, technical information into clear messages for senior audiences. Provide an example of how you have communicated such information effectively.
EEO Statement
The Environment Agency is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
Applicant Notice
Note: The Environment Agency is not part of the Civil Service; appointment will not entitle you to continuous service. Applicants currently working in local government may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy purposes.
Disability Intermediary
Our Guaranteed Interview Policy ensures entry to interview for eligible applicants with a disability. Applicants whose application meets the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Artificial Intelligence Statement
Applicants should provide truthful, factual examples from their own experience. Any use of AI or plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application.
Value for Money Commitment
As a non-departmental public body, the Environment Agency engages only through public procurement frameworks. Supply chain engagements must be made through the framework portal.
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