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 a role 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.
In this influential role, you’ll work collaboratively across the organisation, 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.
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, providing business continuity support during an incident.
Experience / Skills Required
* Extensive experience leading risk management initiatives 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.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst challenging firmly and constructively.
* Experience 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. IRMI‑cert).
* Understanding of related risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health & safety.
Contact & Application
There is one permanent role available. This hybrid role 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, 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 Microsoft Teams. We will be holding a call for interested applicants on 23 October at 10:00 to provide more details – please contact riskandassurancepa@environment-agency.gov.uk for call details. If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months, and we may offer you an alternative post.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Applications may be withdrawn or disciplinary action may be taken where plagiarism or AI misuse is identified.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and support people with disabilities through our Guaranteed Interview Policy.
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