Do you want to be part of an organisation that fights for children every single day? Then join us as Risk Manager, supporting the Head of Risk Management in developing and embedding the risk management framework and building a strong risk management culture.

We firmly believe that taking disciplined risks helps us to deliver our strategy effectively and to help more children. 

As Risk Manager you will support the Head of Risk Management in ensuring that SCUK has effective, robust methods to identify risks across the organisation and that the Executive Directors and their Senior Leadership Teams have the means to consider, evaluate and manage those risks. You will also provide professional advice and leadership in an ongoing programme to drive a more strategic approach to risk, ensuring that risk management is fully integrated with our strategy and planning, and that risk management approaches are fully embedded in our operational work.

In addition, you will:

• Ensure the organisation’s risk appetite, risk policy and procedures are applied and regularly reviewed and updated;
• Build and mentor a network of risk champions across the organisation to identify, evaluate and document significant risks facing their work;
• Prepare the quarterly risk updates for reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee and the Board;
• Design and deliver a programme of communications and training for staff across SCUK to embed an effective risk management culture;
• Deliver assurance as part of our second line of defence by testing and monitoring compliance with internal policies and relevant external laws and regulations.

To be successful you will have significant professional risk management experience with a proven ability to switch easily between strategic, tactical and day-to-day operational risks. You should be highly organised and an effective communicator with an excellent standard of written and spoken English. In addition you will have:

• Experience of working in an international context (INGO or corporate)
• Good working knowledge of current best practice approach to risk management
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive or confidential information
• Membership of a professional body such as the Institute of Risk Management or similar would be of benefit.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 28th October

Save the Children UK is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment. To see our full statement please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/our-policies/diversity/

Save the Children UK has a comprehensive benefits package. To see our full offer please visit this link: https://jobs.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-offer/

Interview expenses: Candidates should note that unfortunately it is not our policy to reimburse expenses accrued when attending interviews at Save the Children UK unless you are requested to attend an interview in an alternative location to where the role is based. 

Pre-employment Checks: Any Employment with Save the Children UK will be subject to the following checks prior to your start date:

• a satisfactory police record check to include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and/or an International Criminal Record Check (If applicable)
• receipt of satisfactory references
• proof of eligibility to work in the national location for this role