Risk Manager

My London based Local Government client is looking to recruit an experienced risk manager to join them on a permanent basis. Working as part of a dedicated team, the role of risk manager is to:

• To develop and implement the council's strategy on risk management as part of the Council's approach to continuous service improvement to ensure delivery of its priorities and value to residents.
• Provide clear information to support the future development of the risk management service to enable the council to meet its future challenges.
• To provide professional leadership and support to senior leadership and departmental management in respect of the Council's risk management arrangements and the management of the Council's Financial Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk and Insurance Team.
• Work with the Head of Financial Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk and Insurance to develop and pro-actively implement the council's strategy on risk management.
• Provide clear information to support the future development of the service to enable the council to meet its future challenges within a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide advice on application and interpretation of financial regulations and standing orders and the Council's financial procedures and practices as they relate to insurance and risk management.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team and deliver a strategy around risk across the council.
To be considered for the role you will need the following experience:

• Substantial experience of working successfully at a strategic level within a risk management environment.
• Knowledge of the issues facing local government and those relevant to service/functional responsibilities, together with the legal, financial and political context of public sector management.
• Relevant professional qualification: Institute of Risk Management or equivalent experience.

This is a permanent role with circa 2 days a week in the office and a salary of 55,000 to 63,000.