Risk Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a brand-new Risk Officer to join a large membership-based organisation on a contract basis. The postholder will play a key role in developing and embedding risk management practices across the organisation, supporting effective governance, assurance, and organisational resilience. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will help identify, assess, monitor and report on strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks while contributing to an effective risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and embedding of the organisation's risk management framework.
• Maintain and administer the corporate risk register and associated reporting processes.
• Work with managers across the organisation to identify, assess and document key risks.
• Monitor risk mitigation plans and follow up on outstanding actions with risk owners.
• Review risk assessments to ensure consistency, accuracy and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Support departments in developing effective controls to manage identified risks.
• Monitor emerging risks and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Assist in ensuring risk information informs audit planning and assurance activities.
• Support the preparation of reports and management information for senior leadership teams and committees.
• Produce regular risk reports, dashboards and performance information.
• Assist with the development and review of policies, procedures and guidance relating to risk management.
• Deliver training, guidance and support on risk identification, assessment and management.
• Promote awareness of risk management responsibilities across the organisation and contribute to wider governance and assurance initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Experience working within risk management, internal audit, governance, compliance or assurance functions.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and internal control frameworks.
• Experience maintaining risk registers and monitoring mitigation actions.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess potential risks.
• Experience producing management information and presenting complex data clearly.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain risk management concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• A relevant professional qualification in Risk, Audit, Governance, Compliance or Finance would be advantageous.

Job Title: Risk Officer

Location: Central London / Hybrid Working

Rate: £245 per day via Umbrella Company

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Contract: 3-6 month contact with high chance to extend

Job Reference: J99034