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 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 with colleagues at all levels, providing expert advice and enabling teams to identify, assess, and manage risks with confidence and consistency. Whilst 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 an incident role, making yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available.
Experience / Skills Required
* Extensive experience as a technical leader in risk management, with a comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book and risk‑management principles.
* 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 on risk‑management matters.
* The ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst 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. IRM Certified).
* Understanding of other risk‑based functions such as project/programme management and health & safety.
Contact and Additional Information
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 some overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
For questions relating to this role, contact Claire Sunshine (Claire.sunshine@environment-agency.gov.uk). Call details are available upon request.
This vacancy closes on 7 November 2025. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 1 December using MS Teams.
Legal and Diversity Statements
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. The Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, successful candidates will not be Crown servants. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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