Head of Operational Risk (1LOD)
London / Hybrid Up to £100K
We're working with a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal stage of growth, seeking an experienced senior leader to shape and embed a strong, values-led approach to risk, assurance and resilience across a complex, fast-moving environment.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on influence rather than hierarchy, enjoys working across technology, data and operations, and wants their work to genuinely matter to people and communities.
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Opportunity
You'll play a critical leadership role in strengthening how risk and control are understood, owned and lived day-to-day. Working closely with executive leaders and specialist teams, you'll help create clarity, confidence and consistency—enabling innovation while protecting what matters most.
This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, and is ideal for someone who enjoys navigating complexity, shaping culture, and building trusted relationships at senior level.
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Activities:
• Setting direction for first-line risk and control activity across a large, multi-disciplinary function
• Embedding a proactive, inclusive risk culture aligned to organisational values
• Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders,...