At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape risk management strategies and provide insights for smart decision-making.
- Company: Join Haringey Council, committed to inclusion and community impact.
- Benefits: 31 days leave, hybrid work, health support, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in governance and strategic decisions for the community.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 49056 - 52194 £ per year.
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Starting salary: PO4 (£49,056 – £52,194)
Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR (Hybrid)
In an era of rapid change, we’re looking for a forward‑thinking Strategic Risk Advisor to help shape how we manage risk across the organisation. This role goes far beyond maintaining registers or ticking compliance boxes—it’s about providing real insight that enables us to take smart risks and ultimately improve outcomes for the people who live and work in Haringey. You’ll guide the evolution of our risk management practice, acting as the bridge between complex technical data and executive decision‑making. Reporting to the Head of Audit and Risk Management, your day‑to‑day work will include maintaining an accurate and forward‑looking Corporate Risk Register, leading high‑quality reporting for the Corporate Leadership Team and Audit Committee, and delivering engaging workshops to strengthen risk understanding across the organisation. You’ll use JCAD to monitor and update corporate risks, and you’ll stay ahead of emerging threats—from digital transformation and AI governance to shifts in national policy—ensuring our approach remains robust, modern, and strategic.
You’ll join a friendly, close‑knit Audit and Risk Management team with extensive experience working across local government. Collaboration and shared learning are core to how we work. You’ll also partner with colleagues across Performance, Governance, Finance, Programme Management, Internal Audit, Anti‑Fraud, and Insurance teams, as well as Members through the Audit Committee. It’s an environment where your expertise will directly support good governance and strategic decision‑making at the highest levels.
We’re seeking someone who can turn complex risks and data into a compelling narrative that informs action. You bring a strong track record in risk management—ideally within a large, complex public‑sector or regulated environment—and confidence in constructively challenging senior leaders. You communicate clearly, simplify technical concepts for non‑specialists, and write to a high professional standard. Ideally you hold (or are working toward) a recognised risk qualification such as IRM or ALARM, and you have experience using risk management tools like JCAD. Most importantly, you bring a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with a passion for continuous improvement and a “can‑do” approach to embedding a strong, risk‑aware culture.
Benefits: Leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme, and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture.
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.
