Risk Manager in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time No home office possible

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 25th January 2026

💷 Salary: £44,241 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

As the Risk Manager, you will lead the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s approach to risk management and work closely on business continuity and crisis planning. This high-profile role supports strategic resilience across all departments, ensuring robust governance and compliance with government standards. Working closely with senior leaders, the postholder provides expert insight, develops performance frameworks, and drives continuous improvement. The role is central to maintaining agency-wide preparedness and delivering assurance to the Chief Executive.

Top Responsibilities

Lead and evolve the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s risk management process in line with government standards.
Support robust business continuity and crisis management plans.
Coordinate performance reporting and ensure data accuracy across the Agency using analytic tools such as Power BI or similar.
Drive governance improvements and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Collaborate with senior leaders to embed strategic planning and resilience.
Support the creation of the Annual Business Plan, Report and Governance Statement.
Advise on internal controls and assurance for the Chief Executive and Board.
Foster a culture of excellence through strong stakeholder engagement and innovation.
Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Strategic Leadership: Credible and authentic leader with the ability to articulate a clear vision, engage teams, and drive results.
Risk & Compliance Expertise: Proven experience in robust risk management, providing effective advice on legal and regulatory
Strategic Planning & Insight: Skilled in developing strategies and business plans, with a strong grasp of strategic and corporate issues.
Performance Management Demonstrable experience in implementing performance frameworks using analytic tools such as Power BI or similar for executive oversight and managing full-cycle projects.
Stakeholder Engagement: Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with a track record of building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
Operational Excellence: Excellent organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while handling sensitive information with discretion.