At a Glance
- Tasks: Support risk management and improve reporting for strategic and operational risks.
- Company: Shropshire Council, a unitary authority dedicated to serving the community.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, retail discounts, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Six-month role with opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local governance while enjoying a sense of achievement.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management and governance within local government.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support the organisation for a sixmonthperiod, 2 days per week.
This is a key role helping to strengthen our riskmanagement arrangements, improve reporting, and support senior leaders to identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks effectively.
About you A current member of the Institute of Risk Management and / or Association of Local Authority Risk Managers.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience of riskmanagement, governance and assurance within a local government environment.
They will work closely with senior leaders, Statutory Officers and relevant boards orcommittees to maintain clear risk oversight, support horizon scanning, review riskregisters.
This opportunity would suit someone who can quickly build effective workingrelationships, provide practical advice, and deliver clear, proportionate reporting.
Theassignment is offered for six months.
Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire.
One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you'reworking to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings.
The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities forpersonal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:
- Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
- Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
- Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
- Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave)
- Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
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Risk Manager in Shrewsbury employer: Shropshire Council
SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With flexible hybrid working arrangements and a generous annual leave package, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community by helping individuals overcome employment barriers.
