Description
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, part-time (21 hours)
Salary: £44,000 - £60,351 per annum pro rata
Location: Hybrid (1 day in the office a week at one of the following sites: Burford, Newport, Devon, Suffolk, Hammersmith, Victoria and Merton Hospital)
Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025
Interview date: w/c 3 March 2025
Are you passionate about risk management and eager to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector?
Blue Cross is seeking a Risk & Business Continuity Manager to play a vital role in protecting our organisation and strengthening our resilience; to help ensure we can achieve our purpose even in the face of challenges. This position is offered at 0.6 FTE on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract.
More about the role
At Blue Cross, we are committed to the welfare of animals and the people who cherish them, providing essential care, services, and support to both pets and their owners. This includes veterinary care, rehoming services, fostering support, education for pet owners, and pet loss support services, all aimed at helping pets and people to thrive together.
As our Risk & Business Continuity Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping our risk management strategy, which serves as the backbone of our operations. You will lead work to review and enhance our existing risk management framework, ensuring it aligns with best practice and UK regulatory standards. By working with colleagues to effectively identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, you will empower Blue Cross to operate confidently and sustainably.
An important part of your role will be to engage with colleagues across Blue Cross, building strong relationships to foster collaboration and secure buy in for risk management. By gaining a deep understanding of our operations, you will help to cultivate a culture of accountability and proactive risk management, to encourage everyone to be aligned and invested in our shared goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and maintain our risk management framework.
* Review and cleanse risks and controls currently recorded in the risk management system.
* Work with teams to identify, analyse, and prioritise potential risks across the organisation, ensuring a proactive and consistent approach.
* Work with teams to help integrate the risk management framework into all business operations, fostering a culture of accountability.
* Prepare comprehensive periodic reporting for senior management and the Trustee Audit & Risk Committee, highlighting key risks and progress on mitigation efforts.
* Provide strategic guidance to senior management and the Board of Trustees on risk matters, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform decision-making.
* Lead training initiatives to help cultivate a risk-aware culture across Blue Cross, empowering employees to engage in effective risk management.
* Act as an advisor and coach, promoting proactive and consistent risk mitigation throughout the organisation.
* Work with teams to help them develop and maintain robust business recovery plans and procedures to ensure operational resilience.
* Start work to implement the Business Continuity Strategy/Policy through the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), enabling Blue Cross to function effectively in times of crisis.
About you
We are seeking a proactive and dedicated individual who embodies a genuine passion for risk management and business continuity. You will bring a wealth of experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of regulatory requirements. Your analytical mindset will enable you to assess complex information and translate it into actionable insights, ensuring our organisation remains resilient and responsive to emerging challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders, from senior management to team members across all levels to engage them in effective risk management and business continuity activities. A collaborative spirit is key, as you work with colleagues to foster a culture of risk awareness throughout Blue Cross, empowering others to take ownership of their roles in risk management.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
* A recognised risk management professional qualification.
* Proven experience working in a risk management environment, preferably within the UK.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a knack for influencing, building relationships and securing engagement at all levels.
* Knowledge of internal controls frameworks and UK regulatory requirements.
* Experience in developing and implementing risk management frameworks.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
* Experience with risk management software.
* Experience of managing risk in a project, programme and portfolio context.
* Familiarity with the UK Charity Commission guidelines and regulations.
* Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
We’ve attached the full job description for further details. If you have any questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 23 February 2025.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
* Life assurance
* Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
* Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
* Free access to GP via MetLife
* Recognition scheme
* Annual volunteer days
* Claim for professional fees
* Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Ready to join us?
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete a short application form and upload your CV ahead of the closing date at 23:59 on Sunday 3 November 2024.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897.
Every month we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
We love the ways that pets can make such an amazing difference to the people they live with and we offer lifelong support and advice to help that unique relationship thrive. With your support we can give back to more pets and their families who need our help.
Pets change lives. We change theirs.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
We believe that every pet should enjoy a healthy life in a happy home, and we always seek to recruit the best people who share our values and commitment so we can continue to help and support pet owners across the UK to achieve this.
At Blue Cross, we want you to feel that you belong, without the need to hide any part of who you are.
Diversity and inclusion at Blue Cross means creating a workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, nation or country of origin, disability, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome, respected, supported, and have access to equal opportunities.
We are working hard to reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve at every level of our organisation. As much as we have made positive advances, we consider diversity and inclusion to be a work in progress – a continual commitment that remains a priority for all of us.
If you would like to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments or changes to our recruitment process to support you to be your best, then please get in touch either via email at jobs@bluecross.org.uk, via telephone on 01993 825515 or if you would prefer a video call then we can arrange this using Microsoft Teams.
Our values
Our values define the way we do things. We use them every day to guide us, and to make sure we put people and pets at the heart of everything we do.
Compassionate: We listen, we are non-judgmental, we are kind and caring to the pets and people we encounter, and we offer support in difficult times
Courageous: We make brave decisions, embrace change, and encourage innovation, ensuring we always act with integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is looking
Inclusive: We value all our relationships and work in an open and positive culture where we celebrate our diverse talents and empower you to be you