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Programme Risk Officer

Newport Permanent £41,380 - £52,197 per year View Job Description
We are currently searching for a Programme Risk Officer whose main role will be to provide Risk Management support across the whole organisation. This role is ideal for candidates who have a keen interest in developing a career in a Risk Management in a fast paced organisation currently going through a period of significant Transformational change.
  • Fantastic career opportunity for someone in Risk
  • Defined Benefits Pension paying 26% per year from the employer

About Our Client

Our client is a large organisation based in Newport or Swindon who provide a Shared Service support to the Public Sector in the UK.

They are known for their commitment to providing excellent services and maintain a strong reputation within their sector. The company prides itself on its professional and friendly working environment.

Job Description

Are you a Risk Professional looking for your next challenge?I'm currently working exclusively with an organisation with offices in Newport and Swindon who are looking to hire a Programme Risk Officer to develop and enhance the Risk strategy across the organisation.

The role is office based 1 day a week and can the successful candidate can work from either office.This role will have direct line of sight into the Executive Leaders across the organisation and will play a pivotal role in shaping the Risk Management function.Key responsibilities, will include but are not limited to:

· Support members of the Executive Team, Head of RISC and the Risk and Assurance Manager in delivering the Change programme through good risk management.

· To support the Risk and Assurance Manager to promote and embed best practice in managing risks and the impacts

· Take ownership of the Change Progremme Risk Register reviews and ensuring that all risks and controls are identified, consistently assessed and have effective ownership.

· Create regular management information and report on risk management to both the Risk and Assurance Manager and the Change Programme

· Build strong working relationships with key internal customers and external customers.

· Act as a specialist and provide guidance on risk and controls.

· Working closely with other teams across the wider RISC (Risk, Information and Security Compliance) teams and the wider business, sharing

information on risks, controls, and issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Programme Risk Officer should have:

  • Degree qualified in relevant subject or demonstrated equivalent experience
  • Professional qualifications or professional accreditation within the field of Risk Management (for example from the Institute of Risk Management)
  • Proven experience work as a Risk Specialist, working in project delivery environment ideally in the public sector or a highly regulated environment
  • Experience of working in and managing risks across complex projects or programmes.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams and strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • First class written and oral communication skills



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary between £41,380 and £52,197 per Annum.
  • 28 days Annual leave.
  • A defined benefits pension paying 26% annually. Employee contributions of 7.5%
  • 1 day a week in the office either Newport or Swindon
  • A professional and friendly working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within a very fast paced environment



We invite all qualified candidates who are eager to advance their career and become an integral part of our team in Newport or Swindon. Don't miss this opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic sector and apply today!

Contact
Ross Brown
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6654526
Phone number
+44 2920 642 038

Job summary

Job function
Audit & Advisory
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Newport
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ross Brown
Consultant phone
+44 2920 642 038
Job reference
JN-012025-6654526