Risk and Governance Manager - Business Assurance

Summary: The Risk & Governance Manager – Business Assurance role involves overseeing effective risk management within a government agency, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and reported appropriately. The position requires driving the development and implementation of governance processes while ensuring compliance and best practices are followed. The role also includes mentoring risk focal points and liaising with senior management and stakeholders. This is an interim, full-time position based in Taunton, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimise effective risk management processes.
• Ensure risks inform decision-making related to risk appetite and corporate planning.
• Drive the development and implementation of governance frameworks.
• Provide advice on governance functions and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Act as the Risk Management Lead and liaise with stakeholders and senior managers.
• Report escalated risks to the Executive Leadership Team and Audit Risk & Assurance Committee.
• Maintain Risk Management Policies and Processes, ensuring alignment with relevant policies.
• Support the development of Risk Focal points through mentoring.
• Ensure effective and efficient operation of the organisation through governance oversight.

Key Skills:

• IRM Enterprise risk management professional qualification.
• Knowledge of risk policy/process (JSP892) is advantageous.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to work with staff at all levels, including executive directors.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in technology such as Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail.
• Good communication and influencing skills.

Salary (Rate): 516.75

City: Taunton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other