What's involved with this role: Role: Risk Manager Job Ref: QAD 2258 /2712 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate Hours per week: 37 hours Contract Length: Initial contract 9 months Location: Reading, West Berkshire We are seeking a Risk Manager to work within the Project Controls team. This onsite position entails collaborating with project managers, implementing risk controls, and managing systems and risk meetings. Responsibilities include producing reports for monthly review board meetings, advising on best practices, and maintaining an updated risk register. The role requires proven experience in risk management, along with proficiency in using Active Risk Management (ARM) software to effectively support project controls and ensure accurate risk tracking and reporting. Key accountabilities: Lead and manage risk, opportunity and issue management. Deliver consolidated view of the total risk exposure for relevant projects and programmes within area of deployment. Embed risk, opportunity and issue process and drive reporting cadence. Conduct assessments to define and analyse possible risks. Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. Apply risk management methodologies and risk analysis tools. Generate and maintain programme &/or project risk registers as required. Provide risk modelling including programme and cost modelling, as required, using quantitative risk assessment tools and techniques. Actively manage risk and opportunity mitigation actions and burndown. Create contingency plans to manage crises. Key Requirements: Proven experience in risk management. Proficiency in using Active Risk Management (ARM) software. Defence/Nuclear background (desirable) Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Security Clearance: DV highly desirable; candidates with active DV clearance will be fast-tracked. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Please send your CV directly to centralgovtclrec.com Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please