Working for Energy Saving Trust
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers.
Our mission is to address the climate emergency, and being a part of this effort makes working for us meaningful and rewarding.
We’re a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting:
* energy efficiency
* low carbon transport
* sustainable energy use
We work with governments, businesses and individuals to deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as the UK transitions to net zero.
We’re committed to creating an engaging, supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone, and providing opportunities for development.
We’re always looking for committed people with a diverse set of skills and experiences to help us achieve our goal.
Our roles are either blended to one of our offices, or home-based. We’re happy to chat about flexible working and our blended working model with you at the interview stage. Our offices are located in:
* London
* Edinburgh
* Cardiff
* Belfast
Senior Risk, Compliance and Contracts Manager
Issue Date: 1 November 2024
Closing Date: 15 November
Position Ref: KL 1313
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Hours: Full-time (see ‘Flexible working’)
Salary: Between £60,000 – £70,000 per annum. (depending on experience)
The team
* You will be part of Finance, Risk and Compliance team which is one of the key support services of our organisation. The team deals with all aspects of financial operations and supporting the business in risk and compliance matters, contract reviews and sustainable and value for money procurement, including compliance with public sector procurement.
* As a team we believe in walking the walk for our organisation. We consistently review our work and challenge ourselves to be the best we can be to support the organisation to fulfil its ambitions to address the climate emergency. We are a team of engaged, passionate and supportive people.
* If successful, you will not just be joining a team, but becoming part of our culture. With regular check-in calls and weekly fun quizzes, our team creates a fun and welcoming environment to encourage and support one another in the work that we do.
The role
* As the Senior Risk Compliance and Contract Manager, you will lead our risk, compliance, contracts and procurement team, working alongside the Group Finance Director to drive the development and implementation of a robust risk and compliance strategy.
* You will be a key player in embedding, rationalizing, and enhancing our risk management, reporting, compliance, and procurement framework across the organization.
* This newly created role is essential to ensure all activities at Energy Saving Trust are compliant, risks are well managed, and the organisation’s operations and contractual engagements support our mission sustainably and effectively.
What you’ll do
* Leadership & Management: Oversee and develop a team of professionals across risk, compliance, contracts, and procurement, fostering a cross-departmental approach to risk management and compliance, creating and maintaining internal controls and processes that are well-integrated and fit for purpose.
* Framework Development: Design, embed, and enhance the organisation-wide risk management, reporting, and compliance framework in partnership with internal stakeholders. Embed best practice in procurement, including compliance with public sector procurement.
* Compliance & Regulatory Alignment: Manage compliance policies, systems, and controls, and oversee adherence to regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on compliance, risk, and contract-related matters, including data protection, internal audits, and procurement.
* Risk Strategy & Reporting: Own and develop the strategic risk register, ensuring accurate, timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including the Board, FCA, and other regulatory bodies.
* Advisory: Support bid and project delivery teams, ensuring commercial risk assessments are well-balanced and legal agreements reflect organisational interests and sustainability goals.
What you’ll bring
* Proven experience in designing and implementing organisation-wide risk management and compliance frameworks, managing stakeholder relationships across all levels and reporting to internal and external regulatory bodies.
* Strong understanding of risk, process, and controls with a commercial mindset to craft solutions for diverse projects.
* Experience in managing and reviewing contracts and agreements, working with external legal advisors.
* Skilled in sustainable procurement practices, with a commitment to embedding sustainability in organisational strategy.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaged workplace.
For more information, please see job description: Job description – Senior risk compliance and contracts manager.
Applications close 11.59 pm, 15 November 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description. Applications submitted via email or without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch with recruitment@est.org.uk or call reception on +44 (0)20 7222 0101. We will do our very best to support you.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
How do I apply for a vacancy?
Please use our recruitment portal to apply. The application form will ask you for:
* your personal details
* your employment history
* a supporting statement
In your supporting statement, clearly outline your suitability for the role and why you want to apply for the job. We’re unable to accept email applications.
You can check the progress of your application by logging into the recruitment portal at any time. We review every application we get and if you’re shortlisted for interview we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
Due to the volume of applications we get, we can’t reply to everyone. If your application is successful, you should hear from us within three weeks.
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