Senior Advisor - Risk Management and Assurance - 29494

We are seeking two experienced risk professionals to lead the implementation of our new risk management framework and deliver a programme of activities to strengthen and embed our approach to risk management across all levels of the organisation. You will strengthen our risk management culture by working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organisation, providing expert advice and enabling staff to identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks effectively and consistently.,

• Maintain the Risk Management Framework, assuring its effectiveness and alignment with the Orange Book whilst continuing to meet the organisations requirements
• Oversee the implementation of organisation wide risk management processes and procedures to drive a consistent approach
• Lead and manage an annual programme of risk management activities and initiatives to strengthen our risk management practices and culture
• Produce regular reports to our senior leadership team, providing them with oversight of the risk landscape and information to inform effective decision making
• Build trusted relationships across the organisation by providing expert advice and constructive challenge to ensure risks are being managed and mitigated effectively
• Work collaboratively with other functions (e.g. health, safety and wellbeing, project and programme management) to align and integrate risk management processes
• Coach and nurture team members, providing them with technical direction to deliver.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be asked to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available to support you with your incident role. The team The Risk and Assurance Team sits within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance Directorate and performs a 'second line of defence' role. We set out processes, standards and procedures to enable risks to be managed effectively and consistently at all levels of the organisation. We provide expert advice and develop training, resources and guidance to support staff. This is a technical leadership role and each role will be required to line manage a small team., These are hybrid roles, so the successful candidates can be based at any Environment Agency office. Some travel will be required to attend national meetings, with some overnight stays. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share., Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail. In this role, you will need to influence and persuade a variety of stakeholders, including senior leaders. Provide an example where you have won people over, encouraging them to willingly follow your plan. What were the challenges you faced, and how did you do this? Competence 2 Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality, Definition: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy. A core part of this post is shaping and implementing improved approaches to risk management. Describe a time where you identified, created and implemented a new, innovative way of working that improved efficiency., Definition: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures. This role will require you to deliver a large programme of work through teams that you do not line manage. Describe a time when you have harnessed resources within and outside of your immediate team to deliver complex projects/pieces of work in the face of significant obstacles and challenges. Competence 4 Communicates Effectively, Definition: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. Describe an occasion where you have had to distil complex, technical information into clear messages for senior audiences so that they can make decisions. If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

You will need to be an experienced technical leader who has an extensive understanding of risk management gained in a similar role.,
• a comprehensive understanding of the Orange Book and risk management principles including risk governance and assurance
• a proven track record of successfully implementing and embedding risk management initiatives through collaborative working and delivering through others across multiple teams
• excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of providing expert risk advice and engaging with senior leaders on risk management matters
• the ability to build strong, trusted relationships across all levels whilst challenging firmly and constructively
• experience of working in a complex and fast paced environment, adapting quickly to changing circumstances and managing competing priorities.
Ideally, you will also have:
• A risk management qualification or relevant professional membership (e.g IRMCert)
• Understanding of other risk-based functions e.g. project/programme management, health and safety.
  
  Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! This is an exciting opportunity to shape and influence our approach to risk management., The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.