Risk Officer

About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Risk Officer to support the development and implementation of an integrated risk management framework across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in risk, assurance, compliance or internal audit who enjoys working across multiple teams and helping organisations make better, risk-informed decisions.
You will support the identification, assessment, management and reporting of strategic, operational and departmental risks. Working closely with risk owners and stakeholders, you will maintain risk registers, monitor mitigation activity, identify emerging risks and provide clear reporting and insight to senior stakeholders.
You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the organisation's risk management framework, helping ensure that risk processes are aligned with recognised standards, regulatory expectations and good practice.
Key Responsibilities
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's risk management framework.
Maintain and coordinate strategic and operational risk registers.
Work with risk owners to review and update risks, ensuring mitigation plans are documented and progress is monitored.
Identify and escalate emerging risks through appropriate governance channels.
Prepare risk reports, analysis and insight for senior leadership and governance committees.
Coordinate regular risk reporting cycles and risk review activities.
Maintain accurate risk records, documentation and supporting evidence.
Provide advice and guidance to colleagues on risk management processes, tools and good practice.
Support audit and compliance activities relating to organisational risk and controls.
Support the maintenance of relevant information security and control frameworks, including ISO 27001 where applicable.
Coordinate internal audit activity, including meetings, information requests and follow-up actions.
Act as a liaison between the organisation and internal auditors where required.
Track audit findings, recommendations and associated management actions.
Contribute to risk awareness, engagement and the development of a positive risk culture.
Support other assurance, governance and compliance activities as required.About YouWe are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Essential
Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience, knowledge and understanding.
Experience supporting risk management frameworks, including strategic and operational risk registers.
Experience contributing to internal audit, assurance or compliance activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to support effective decision-making.
Professionalism and confidence when dealing with challenging stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, exercise initiative and operate effectively with limited supervision.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Experience working within regulated environments, defined policies or complex business processes.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend practical solutions.
Experience producing clear reports, analysis or papers for senior stakeholders.
Knowledge of risk management principles, governance and assurance practices.
Understanding of how risk management supports organisational governance, compliance and decision-making.Desirable
Recognised qualification in risk management.
Experience supporting the maintenance of ISO 27001 certification.

Awareness of recognised risk management standards, regulatory expectations and industry best practice
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed