Risk Officer
c.£47,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working
The function of the role will be to support the Risk Leads in the effective management and analysis of change (projects and programme, functional and operational risks across the organisation and to provide support to the Corporate Director of Risk. This role will work closely with other members of the Risk team and teams across the organisation.
Are you a proactive and resourceful professional with a knack for autonomous thinking and advanced Excel skills? We are seeking a dynamic Risk Officer to join our fast-paced team working on a high profile Portfolio of projects and programmes. This role is perfect for someone with risk experience gained in either project or programme coordination, in operational risk management
Role Overview
The Risk Officer will report directly to one of the Risk Leads. In this role, you will be responsible for:
* Collaborating with risk owners and project/programme managers to manage risk mitigation activities in response to organisational and Portfolio risks.
* Facilitating the regular review of local and centralised risk registers throughout the organisation.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert within the organisation for the promotion of best practice risk management.
* Support Risk Leads in delivering risk
* Providing support to risk owners on management of risk registers and risk mitigation actions.
* Managing data in analytical tools including MS Excel and organisational risk management systems.
* Producing data insights with spreadsheets and pivot tables.
* Collaborating with the organisation to ensure business continuity plans are in place and effective.
* Managing internal audit and incident data inputs, facilitating the resolution of themes and issues.
* Conducting thematic reviews of data for trends, themes, and emerging risks in the organisation.
* Maintaining and assisting in the implementation of internal audit report recommendations and findings.
* Providing input into Management and Board level reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Skills and Experience Required
To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:
Proven experience of risk management processes and practices in either first or
second line
* Good facilitation, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills at
all levels
* Ability to work collaboratively both within a small team and with colleagues
across the organisation acting as a key change advocate for risk
* Strong proficiency with all standard MS Office applications, particularly
advanced Microsoft Excel
* Ability to take a holistic view of the organisation, understanding how business
drivers inform risk and opportunity management
* Ability to analyse complex data, identify insights, draw conclusions, produce
reports and make recommendations to management
* Proven strong prioritisation, time management and planning skills
* Ability to proactively develop systems and processes to support the changing
needs of the organisation
* Good understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model and risk appetite
* Experience of managing internal audit processes
Desirable:
* Experience / understanding of public sector and or Government departments.
* Experience of developing and delivering risk training material in a remote environment
* Experience of working with risk management software applications
* Experience of working in an MS SharePoint analytic environment
* Experience of using of statistical techniques for data analysis
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
* Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
* Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
* Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What We Offer
* Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
* Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
* Life assurance scheme
* Give as you earn scheme
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
* Enhanced family and sick pay
* Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
* Recognition Scheme
* Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.
Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Please submit your most up-to-date CV along with a cover letter addressing the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in this role?
2. What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Your cover letter should be concise and no longer than 300 words.
Job Reference: MaPS00775
Close Date: 20th February 2025
Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.
Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Please submit your most up-to-date CV along with a cover letter addressing the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in this role?
2. What makes you the ideal candidate for this position?
Your cover letter should be concise and no longer than 300 words.
Job Reference: MaPS00775
Close Date: 20th February 2025
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