Head Of Risk Management

Jisc is looking for a Head of Risk Managementto join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £45,000 per annum.

About Us:

Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions.

Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers.

About the role:

As our Head of Risk Management, your role is pivotal to providing the business and stakeholders assurances that risks are being managed within agreed risk appetite tolerances. You will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of Risk Management principles and frameworks.

Responsibilities as our Head of Risk Management:

• Taking responsibility for embedding Risk Management framework and tools across Jisc, ensuring engagement at all levels – strategic, operational, directorate, programme and project
• Accountability for improving and developing risk processes and Risk Management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks internally and to our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Jisc Board; and developing policies, systems, processes and tools as the business changes and develops and ensure they remain up to date and relevant
• Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of Risks, issues and opportunities
• Embedding risk appetite into risk framework and ensuring the risk appetite is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities
• Overseeing and monitoring all Risk Management activities across the organisation to ensure compilance with the agreed risk framework from senior leadership to project level
• The development of the risk framework and Risk Management as a tool for decision making and support senior managers across Jisc plan for this and implement it with their teams; as well as growing the risk register manager model within the risk framework, upskilling colleagues and growing risk maturity across the business
• Ensuring the risk framework and Risk Management practices within the business are compliant with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance

What we’re looking for in our Head of Risk Management:

• Substantial experience in Risk Management and Risk Management design and implementation 
• Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation 
• Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks 
• Experience in project management and software implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding 
• Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of Risk workshops and use of Risk Management tools 
• Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective 
• Experience of using Pentana Risk Management tool desirable

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box but we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

Why work at Jisc:

At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning.

We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. 

We offer hybrid working and although the majority of our staff work from home, getting face to face is something we value and find time for when we can. If you prefer an office environment all our hubs are open and offer a great space to work.

What can we offer you as our Head of Risk Management?

• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas 
• A generous pension scheme  
• A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks 
• A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development 
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office  
• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning 
• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment 
• Financial well-being support 
• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit 
• A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Employee recognition awards and travel loans 
• Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days’ additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech

If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click ‘apply’ today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Head of Risk Management.

Thank you for your interest in Jisc.