Strategic Risk Manager

Strategic Risk Manager – Devon & Cornwall Police

Salary: Grade 10 – Starts at £57,186 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £62,205 per annum. Salary is based on working 37 hours per week.

Type of employment:
Permanent
Type of working arrangement:
Hybrid Worker – workers spend part of the week remotely and part in the workplace
Hours per week: 37 hours per week (part‑time possible)

Allowances:

No allowances

Devon & Cornwall Police is seeking to appoint a dynamic, motivated risk manager to further develop and professionalise the Force’s approach to risk. The successful candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management, excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to work with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, including members of the Force Executive, within the unique operating environment of modern policing.

• Develop and implement the Force’s risk appetite and undertake risk management system developments.
• Work with colleagues in Dorset Police through the Strategic Alliance to develop and implement the Force’s risk appetite and undertake risk management system developments.
• Collaborate with the Force Executive and all levels of the organisation on risk management matters.

• Comprehensive understanding of enterprise risk management.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, including members of the Force Executive.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time workers).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working – ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

Closing date for applications is 16/01/2026, 12:00. If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please apply.