Overview

Risk and Assurance Manager
Mansfield / Hybrid
c£37,372- £41,525

Excellent opportunity for an experienced risk and assurance manager to make a significant impact in our public sector clients Environment Programme Delivery Office.

Responsibilities

• Support project and programme managers to enhance successful delivery of current programmes.
• Provide constructive challenge to risk management and assurance to ensure programmes remain compliant and effective.
• Lead assurance reviews, audits, and compliance reporting across programmes and projects where applicable.
• Analyze complex risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and communicate findings to senior leaders and programme managers.
• Engage with stakeholders to balance rigour and support in risk management and assurance activities.

Qualifications and experience

• Proven experience in risk management, assurance, and governance within a programme or project environment.
• Professional qualification in Risk Management, Assurance, or Programme/Project Management (e.g., APM Risk Certificate, MoR, MSP, PRINCE2).
• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Risk Management, Business, Project Management, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• A strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologies and their application in complex programmes.
• Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks and risk management best practices.
• Experience in leading assurance reviews, audits, and compliance reporting across programmes and projects is highly desirable, as is experience in business case assurance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence and challenge senior leaders and programme managers.

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV or get in touch today.

Notes

Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received we are unable to respond with feedback to all applicants. If you have not heard from us via telephone or email within 3 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for applying with us. TurnerFox Recruitment Team

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