The role can be worked remotely but post holders will have a contracted location base of either Liverpool, North West, L3 1QY or Darlington, DL1 4WB. The post holder will be required to attend an office in line with business needs and this can be discussed with their Line Manager. Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing Assurance and Risk team within the Finance and Corporate Services Directorate at the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are in the process of analysing and developing risk maturity in the organisation and are currently procuring a new risk management system; this will provide a variety of opportunities to be involved in project work, development and delivery of training projects and analysis of and involvement in drafting of risk management strategies to drive forward improvements to the DBS risk management process. DBS was established under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 on 1 December 2012, operating from two sites, Liverpool and Darlington. We operate on behalf of government delivering Disclosure functions in England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man, and Barring functions for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We operate in the complex world of safeguarding alongside our multi agency partners. Safeguarding means protecting people’s health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. We provide a service that enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make better informed, safer recruitment and other decisions. We do this by providing information to enable them to determine whether individuals are unsuitable or unable to undertake certain work, particularly with occupations involving regular contact with vulnerable groups, including children. DBS Has a Number Of Strategic Priorities: Provide high quality, reliable, consistent, timely and accessible services for our customers. Embrace technology to drive improvements to the quality of our work. Develop a talented and diverse workforce that understands how their contributions help to achieve our objectives. Build a flexible, vibrant and contemporary workplace where our staff will be able to do their jobs using modern ways of working that are smart and which promote OneDBS. Raise awareness of the DBS and the services we offer, keeping people informed through our communications, to increase public understanding and confidence in our organisation. Be a respected and trusted organisation, working with our partners to play an influential role in the environment in which we operate. Further information about the Disclosure & Barring Service can be found via - Disclosure & Barring Service Job Description The Corporate Risk Manager sits within the Assurance and Risk Team, we have responsibility for corporate assurance, risk and business continuity and disaster recovery management for the whole organisation. The Corporate Risk Manager will be responsible for delivering and continuously improving the risk management framework. Working with staff at all levels from Board to Floor providing expert advice and organisational oversight on risk management, thereby providing robust assurance that appropriate controls and mitigating actions are in place. The Assurance and Risk Team is a small team, that supports DBS across its two sites (Liverpool and Darlington). It is envisaged that the post holder will support the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery and Assurance functions within the team as required. We provide a platform to articulate new ideas, encouraging relationship building and collaborative working wherever possible. Above all as an organisation we value community and inclusiveness Job Description The Corporate Risk Manager is the subject matter expert with responsibility for the delivery of the risk management framework for DBS covering strategic, corporate, counter-fraud and operational risks which support better decision making in the business by: Continuously improving the risk management framework that supports the DBS strategy, including analysis of risk and risk reporting. Configuring and embedding the use of the new Risk Management System within DBS, supporting development of and providing training as required Maintaining the strategic, corporate and counter-fraud risk registers developing and delivering update reports to the Associate Directors Group, Strategic Leadership Team, Audit and Risk Committee and Board as well as other Committees as required. Embedding and maintaining the Risk Management framework and processes covering both corporate and programme related risks by delivering Risk management awareness training and guiding all areas of the organisation in undertaking risk assessment and evaluation Monitoring and reporting the overall compliance with the risk management framework and processes. Working with their line manager to embed risk management within business planning and performance management processes, enabling the business to drive analysis of performance, and utilise risk management to develop and deliver better services. Ensuring that management of risk is fully embedded in management processes and consistently applied by conducting risk maturity assessments, benchmarking and health checks to assess risk management maturity. Developing and delivering risk training across the business to develop DBS’ risk management maturity and ensure consistency in risk management. Providing guidance and direction in the concept of risk management, facilitating directorates through risk management processes. Working with risk champions to ensure risk management is embedded effectively across the business, risk analysis is undertaken and provide appropriate challenge in relation to risks that may impact DBS. Extending and building relationships to enhance and enable good working practices and support best practice sharing with external partners including but not limited to Home Office Central Risk Team, Sponsorship Unit and GIAA. Supporting the corporate risk governance process including supporting the Risk Champion Forum and Associate Directors Group. Work with line manager to develop the links between Assurance Framework and the Risk Management Framework. Participate in BCDR and Assurance related activities as required. Line management duties as and when required. Other tasks that are commensurate with the grade. Other Information This role will require occasional travel between the Liverpool and Darlington DBS sites. If not already held, the post holder must undertake a Level 5 qualification in risk management. Further Information: To view the DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice, please click the link below: DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The Corporate Risk Manager sits within the Assurance and Risk Team, we have responsibility for corporate assurance, risk and business continuity and disaster recovery management for the whole organisation. The Corporate Risk Manager will be responsible for delivering and continuously improving the risk management framework. Working with staff at all levels from Board to Floor providing expert advice and organisational oversight on risk management, thereby providing robust assurance that appropriate controls and mitigating actions are in place. The Assurance and Risk Team is a small team, that supports DBS across its two sites (Liverpool and Darlington). It is envisaged that the post holder will support the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery and Assurance functions within the team as required. We provide a platform to articulate new ideas, encouraging relationship building and collaborative working wherever possible. Above all as an organisation we value community and inclusiveness Further Information: To view the DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice, please click the link below: DBS Recruitment and On-boarding Privacy Notice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Person specification Essential Criteria Possess a strong understanding of the risk management process. Be qualified to IRM or MOR Practitioner level or equivalent or willing to work towards a recognised Risk Management professional qualification at Level 5 Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office. Management of business relationships with external partners and internally with senior managers. Designing and delivering training packages/ workshops to all staff including senior management/board level. Experience of working with strategic and corporate risks in a large organisation. Knowledge of risk management systems. Knowledge of HMT guidance on risk management reporting. Working with risk at executive / senior management level, including writing and presenting reports. Experience and knowledge of risk management strategies to drive forward risk maturity Ability to negotiate, influence and facilitate activities in order to deliver the risk management function. Ability to operate within organisational objectives and policies, developing medium- and long-term objectives for the function. Ability to act as a critical friend to the organisation in respect of risks ensuring they are articulated in a manner to reflect their current position at DBS. Participation in the development and delivery of risk identification activities including horizon scanning workshops. Excellent, written and verbal communications skills. Understanding of Assurance and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Desirable skills Designing and implementing corporate risk management arrangements into wider organisational frameworks. Understanding and practical application of a diverse range of strategic and operational risk and business continuity areas relevant to DBS. Integration of risk performance and budget frameworks and reporting. Prince 2 Practitioner or Agile Project Management with performance management and financial awareness. Participation in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies within a large organisation. Membership of the Institute of Risk Management Data visualisation and analysis skills. Business Continuity training and/or qualification Assurance training and/or qualification Experience in the development and delivery of risk training Qualifications Be qualified to IRM or MOR Practitioner level or equivalent or willing to work towards a recognised Risk Management professional qualification at Level 5. Languages Fluent English language speaker Qualifications Be qualified to IRM or MOR Practitioner level or equivalent or willing to work towards a recognised Risk Management professional qualification at Level 5. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Leadership Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Communicating and Influencing Alongside your salary of £42,075, Disclosure & Barring Service contributes £12,189 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. The DBS offers a number of excellent benefits for its employees. These can include: Generous annual leave entitlement Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption schemes (after a qualifying period) Commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working opportunities Eyecare voucher scheme Occupational Health Service including referrals for counselling and physiotherapy 24/7 Counselling and Wellbeing Service A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% The DBS vision and purpose is to make people safer by being a visible, trusted and influential organisation, providing an outstanding quality of service to all our customers and partners, where our people understand the important safeguarding contributions they make and feel proud to work here. To do this, the DBS is committed to being an employer that is able to attract, develop, retain and engage diverse talent that is representative of the communities we serve, and to be an organisation providing outstanding service to all our existing and new customers, who are diverse and have a range of different needs. We want all our staff to be able to bring their ‘whole self’ to work. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and you will also be asked to provide an example of Communicating and Influencing using no more than 250 words. Successful candidates will then be invited to interview where you will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation on a topic that will be sent to you with your invite to interview assessing the behaviour 'Communicating and Influencing' You will also be assessed on the following behaviours during the panel based interview. Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : DBSPeopleSupportTeamdbs.gov.uk Email : DBSPeopleSupportTeamdbs.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : DBSPeopleSupportTeamdbs.gov.uk