We are currently working with a Local Authority in the East Midlands who are seeking an experienced Risk Officer to support their Finance & Resources Directorate on an interim basis.


Risk Officer
Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable day rate inside IR35
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsite
Duration: 3–6 months initially (likely extension)


Key Responsibilities:
• Support the delivery of an effective risk management service to the Council through engagement with appropriate officers
• Assist the Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager in embedding risk management activities across Directorates, including Directorate and Corporate risk registers
• Support delivery of the Council’s risk management strategy, structures, processes and working practices in line with best practice
• Provide risk management advice and challenge officers where appropriate throughout the risk management cycle
• Facilitate risk identification discussions and support Directorate risk reviews using agreed risk management documentation
• Produce clear and concise reports following Directorate-level risk discussions
• Support the delivery of risk management training alongside the Corporate Risk & Assurance Manager and external trainers


Requirements:
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in risk management
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practices
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge senior officers where appropriate
• A recognised risk management qualification is desirable but not essential


If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your updated CV.