We are working with a highly successful and evolving organisation seeking an experienced Head of Risk to establish and lead its risk function. This is a strategic leadership role offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level.
The successful candidate will be responsible for embedding a proactive approach to risk management, strengthening governance practices, and ensuring the business is well positioned to navigate a changing commercial and regulatory landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and deliver the organisation's risk strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Provide expert guidance to senior leaders on risk-related matters and support informed decision-making.
- Foster a strong culture of accountability, awareness and ownership across the organisation.
- Identify emerging threats and opportunities, helping the business respond effectively to change.
- Enhance governance arrangements and support effective oversight across key business activities.
- Develop meaningful management information and reporting to support strategic discussions.
- Lead initiatives that improve organisational resilience, business continuity and operational effectiveness.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure risk considerations are embedded within planning and execution.
- Drive continuous improvement across risk processes, frameworks and supporting systems.
- Build credibility and influence across a broad stakeholder community, acting as a trusted advisor and critical friend.
- Lead, mentor and develop a capable team while promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Support the organisation through periods of growth, transformation and change.
About You
- Proven experience in a senior risk leadership position within a complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, governance and regulatory environments.
- Commercially astute with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and business objectives.
- Capable of influencing and engaging stakeholders at executive and board level.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complexity into clear and actionable insights.
- An effective leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Resilient, pragmatic and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important function and make a lasting impact within a successful organisation. The role offers broad exposure, genuine influence and the chance to shape how risk supports business performance and future growth.
