Risk Advisor

We are looking for a professional to support the CRUK Operational Risk Committee and the wider Risk and Assurance functions. The role involves clerking, governance, attendee liaison and reporting across risk activities.

• Support and enable the running of the CRUK Operational Risk Committee – clerking, governance, organisation, attendee liaison, metrics and reporting.
• Contribute ideas to and support project management of a revised approach to risk and assurance in CRUK.
• Collaborate with the Assurance function to develop and operate the Risk Assurance Map (RAM).
• Support delivery of risk‑management related improvement projects.
• Update content of function‑owned key policies and related documents.
• Support delivery of the End of Year Assurance process and associated reporting.

• Self‑starter who takes the initiative proactively and can work independently and autonomously, managing day‑to‑day workload and priorities.
• Relevant experience of working in a risk management team environment.
• Relevant experience of operating risk management processes in a second‑line risk function.
• Strong organisational and logistics skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across departmental boundaries.
• Resilient and committed team worker.
• Calm, confident and articulate communicator who can concisely communicate information and concepts to colleagues and customers.
• Influences others effectively, including at senior level, through clear and persuasive arguments.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of the charity’s broader strategy and its impact on the Risk team.
• General technology skills (Microsoft suite, AI prompts).
• Competent in data and metrics for analysis of risk to inform risk reporting.

Bold
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Act with ambition, courage and determination.
Credible
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Act with rigour and professionalism.
Human
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Act to have a positive impact on people.

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high‑quality tools.