Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsSupport the Head of in developing the Risk & Assurance PlanExcellent Package and Salary on offerAbout Our ClientA Government Department with offices in ManchesterJob DescriptionThe Risk & Assurance Manager will be responsible for;Manage the relationship with National Audit Office VfM team, and Government Internal Audit Agency, including facilitating the progress of audits.Support the Head of Assurance and Head of Risk to develop the departmental risk and assurance frameworks and deliver training on these.Assisting in the monitoring and assessing directorate's bespoke risk registers and assurance maps. Conduct reviews of first or second line assurance and collate thematic findings.Preparing risk and assurance reports for boards and committees.Engage with functional directors to support them in assessing compliance to functional standards.Engage with senior managers in the risk reviews and annual directors assurance reviews.Work with Private Office to facilitate the department through any PAC hearings including hosting of mock panel sessions.Undertake ad-hoc assignments and projects, as needed, to support non-assurance parts of GRAFT.The Successful ApplicantThe successful Risk & Assurance Manager should have;An understanding, gained through working experience of risk, control and assurance. (Technical Skills) ● An understanding, gained through working experience, of the principles of the 3 lines of assurance and mapping assurance sources. (Technical Skills),Proven ability to work with senior leaders to deliver change,Proven ability to work as part of a team delivering at pace in a fast-moving environment.Be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex ideas both verbally and written at all levels.Proven ability to develop and manage diverse stakeholders and their needs. Experience of working in an assurance / internal audit capacity as part of a 3 lines of defence risk model.A finance, risk or internal audit professional qualificationWhat's on OfferThe candidate will recieve; Alongside your salary the business contributes £11,404 towards the Pension scheme.Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years' serviceA Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice3 days of paid volunteering leaveUp to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leaveStaff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the yearOccupational sick payAccess to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management adviceActive and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality NetworksExceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day workSeason ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!ContactGeorge WeardenQuote job refJN-032025-6688852Phone number+44 161 8290 401Job summaryJob functionAccountingSubsectorInternal AuditSectorPublic SectorLocationManchesterContract typeTemporaryConsultant nameGeorge WeardenConsultant phone+44 161 8290 401Job referenceJN-032025-6688852
