Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values entrepreneurialism, innovation and individual accountability? We focus on our customers and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries. The Risk & Assurance Manager will play a key role in supporting Spectris’ strategic programme to enhance its risk and control framework, ensuring alignment with the revised UK Corporate Governance Code. Beyond supporting the programme, the Risk & Assurance Manager will focus on embedding the framework into day-to-day operations, enhancing risk maturity, and fostering a culture of proactive risk management across Spectris. By driving consistent risk practices and improving the quality of risk conversations, this role will ensure Spectris is well-positioned to achieve its strategic objectives in a dynamic and complex business environment. You will support the Head of Risk to develop, implement, and oversee Spectris’ risk and assurance frameworks, ensuring alignment with corporate governance requirements, regulatory obligations, and strategic priorities. The role will deliver actionable insights through risk assessments, control evaluations, and assurance activities to support informed decision-making and organisational resilience. Key Accountabilities Risk and Control Deployment Programme: Support the deployment of a group-wide risk and controls framework aligned with Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code. Collaborate with group and business teams to define key risks and material controls. Assist in delivering the target operating model and key deliverables for the risk and controls programme. Risk Management Framework Implementation: Support the Head of Risk to develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework that aligns with Spectris’ strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Facilitating effective identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting of risks across the Spectris. Control Environment Oversight: Support Spectris to establish and maintain a robust internal control environment to mitigate identified risks. Regularly review and update control policies and procedures to ensure their effectiveness and relevance. Conduct assurance activities to monitor the effectiveness of risk management processes and controls. Risk Assessment and Monitoring: Support the business to conduct regular risk assessments, to identify emerging risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls. Monitor risk indicators and thresholds, ensuring timely escalation and remediation of issues. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Collaborate with senior management, Spectris’ businesses, and other stakeholders to promote a risk-aware culture. Provide clear and concise risk reporting and insights to inform decision-making. Risk Culture: Drive initiatives to enhance Spectris’ risk culture, including development and support for a network of risk champions. Provide training and guidance to embed risk best practices and improve the quality of discussions in risk forums and committees. Act as a key champion for risk, promoting proactive risk management across all business areas. Risk Technology: Support the Head of Risk to improve the End User Experience for Spectris’ risk tool, Riskonnect. Leverage the technology and data analytics to improve risk assessment and monitoring capabilities. Key Performance Indicators Timely delivery of the annual risk and assurance plan. Quality and impact of risk assessments and assurance reports. Alignment of risk appetite metrics with business performance indicators. Stakeholder satisfaction with risk and assurance support, particularly in relation to audit and risk committees. Successful implementation of key controls across all business units. Key Skills Strong analytical and organisational skills with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional programmes. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to simplify complex concepts for senior audiences. Proficient in developing and implementing risk and assurance frameworks. Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across all levels. High integrity and a proactive, hands-on approach to challenges. Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields). Professional certifications such as IRM, CIA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent are highly desirable. Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or assurance roles, preferably within a FTSE-listed or large multinational organisation. Demonstrable experience implementing risk frameworks and managing assurance activities. Familiarity with regulatory requirements, including the UK Corporate Governance Code. Additional Requirements Willingness to travel occasionally to Spectris London office and business sites globally. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities. High levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion. LI-NC1