Risk & Assurance Manager - Legal And Governance

Risk & Assurance Manager

Location:

Hybrid (regular travel as required)

Salary: £51,987 - £65,840

Contract:

Permanent

Recruitment Partner:
Jobline Executive

We are supporting the appointment of a Risk & Assurance Manager to lead and coordinate an organisation‑wide approach to risk management, assurance and internal control within a complex, multi‑service environment. Reporting to the Head of Legal & Governance, the role provides independent professional oversight and advice to senior leaders, the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee and the Board. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening governance, supporting informed decision‑making and ensuring a consistent and proportionate approach to risk across the organisation.

This is a senior professional role with a high degree of autonomy and influence. It does not include direct line management responsibility.

• Maintain and develop the organisation's risk management and assurance framework
• Coordinate the corporate risk register, supporting services to identify, assess and manage risk
• Support the development and review of the organisation's risk appetite
• Develop and maintain assurance mapping, drawing together internal and external sources of assurance
• Produce clear and concise risk and assurance reports for senior leadership, committees and the Board
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity, including tracking actions to completion
• Maintain the fraud risk register and support counter‑fraud arrangements
• Support quality management systems and external accreditations, including BSI standards
• Build effective working relationships across services, providing professional advice and constructive challenge

You will be an experienced risk, assurance, audit or compliance professional with a strong understanding of corporate governance in complex or regulated organisations.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Substantial experience of corporate risk management and assurance
• Sound knowledge of risk frameworks, internal controls and assurance processes
• Experience of reporting to, and advising, senior leadership and Boards
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Confidence working autonomously and exercising professional judgement
• Credibility and influence when working with senior stakeholders

A relevant professional qualification is desirable, although equivalent experience gained through practice will be equally considered.

For further information, including the full role profile, or to apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Jobline Executive are an Equal Opportunities employer. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential