Senior Risk, Compliance and Contracts Manager
Energy Saving Trust, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff
Senior Risk, Compliance and Contracts Manager
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Energy Saving Trust, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 3 Nov | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 866941b12d95467281b5aa4639d996d4
Full Job Description
- You will be part of Finance, Risk and Compliance team which is one of the key support services of our organisation. The team deals with all aspects of financial operations and supporting the business in risk and compliance matters, contract reviews and sustainable and value for money procurement, including compliance with public sector procurement.
- As a team we believe in walking the walk for our organisation. We consistently review our work and challenge ourselves to be the best we can be to support the organisation to fulfil its ambitions to address the climate emergency. We are a team of engaged, passionate and supportive people.
- If successful, you will not just be joining a team, but becoming part of our culture. With regular check-in calls and weekly fun quizzes, our team creates a fun and welcoming environment to encourage and support one another in the work that we do., As the Senior Risk Compliance and Contract Manager, you will lead our risk, compliance, contracts and procurement team, working alongside the Group Finance Director to drive the development and implementation of a robust risk and compliance strategy.
- You will be a key player in embedding, rationalizing, and enhancing our risk management, reporting, compliance, and procurement framework across the organization.
- This newly created role is essential to ensure all activities at Energy Saving Trust are compliant, risks are well managed, and the organisation's operations and contractual engagements support our mission sustainably and effectively. What you'll do
- Leadership & Management: Oversee and develop a team of professionals across risk, compliance, contracts, and procurement, fostering a cross-departmental approach to risk management and compliance, creating and maintaining internal controls and processes that are well-integrated and fit for purpose.
- Framework Development: Design, embed, and enhance the organisation-wide risk management, reporting, and compliance framework in partnership with internal stakeholders. Embed best practice in procurement, including compliance with public sector procurement.
- Compliance & Regulatory Alignment: Manage compliance policies, systems, and controls, and oversee adherence to regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on compliance, risk, and contract-related matters, including data protection, internal audits, and procurement.
- Risk Strategy & Reporting: Own and develop the strategic risk register, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, FCA, and other regulatory bodies.
- Advisory: Support bid and project delivery teams, ensuring commercial risk assessments are well-balanced and legal agreements reflect organisational interests and sustainability goals., In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered. Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone. If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with [email protected] or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you. Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing organisation-wide risk management and compliance frameworks, managing stakeholder relationships across all levels and reporting to internal and external regulatory bodies
- Strong understanding of risk, process, and controls with a commercial mindset to craft solutions for diverse projects.
- Experience in managing and reviewing contracts and agreements, working with external legal advisors.
- Skilled in sustainable procurement practices, with a commitment to embedding sustainability in organisational strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace.