Risk & Assurance Manager

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for risk, governance and assurance?

We are seeking a Risk and Assurance Manager to lead the development, coordination and continuous improvement of the organisation’s risk management, assurance, compliance and quality monitoring frameworks.

Operating across a diverse range of service lines including aviation, construction, care and other regulated and safety-critical activities. This role plays a pivotal part of ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance and informed decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Legal and Governance, the post-holder will engage with senior leaders, Managing Directors, the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC) and the Board to ensure risks are effectively managed and transparently reported.

• Leading and maintaining the organisation’s integrated risk and assurance framework, including strategic and fraud risk registers.
• Supporting the development and review of the organisation’s risk appetite and facilitating regular risk reviews.
• Coordinating internal and external audit activity and tracking delivery of agreed actions.
• Overseeing compliance monitoring and assurance mapping, ensuring clear reporting to senior leadership, ARAC and the Board.
• Supporting and maintaining organisational quality management systems and external accreditations (e.g. BSI / ISO).
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, promoting a strong, proportionate risk and assurance culture.