We’re partnering with a well-established organisation to appoint a Risk Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening enterprise-wide risk and resilience.

This is a high-visibility position, working closely with senior leadership, Board-level committees and assurance functions to ensure risks are identified, understood and effectively managed.

The role

You’ll take ownership of the enterprise risk management framework, leading risk reviews, oversight of key controls and business continuity planning, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the enterprise risk management framework and corporate risk register
• Facilitate risk and compliance reviews across operational, financial and strategic areas
• Monitor control effectiveness and escalate material issues to senior leadership
• Prepare clear, insightful risk reporting for Executive Committee, Audit Committee and Board
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including scenario testing
• Support governance requirements and regulatory expectations
• Promote a strong, risk-aware culture across the organisation

About you

• Proven experience in enterprise risk management, business continuity, internal audit or assurance
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements (PLC experience desirable)
• Confident engaging and influencing at senior leadership and Board level
• Analytical, pragmatic and comfortable leading workshops and reviews

Ideal background

• 7+ years’ experience in risk, accounting, assurance or governance-related roles
• Exposure to enterprise risk frameworks and governance reporting
• Professional qualifications such as IRM, FRM, ISO 22301, ACA, CIA (or similar)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with genuine influence, visibility and the chance to shape how risk and resilience are managed across a large organisation.