Head of Risk

Are you experienced in enterprise risk management and looking for your next opportunity?

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as Head of Risk. You'll be responsible for leading SNG's risk function, setting out how we manage risk and working across the whole organisation to embed our approach into our everyday activities and decision-making.

Based from our offices in Basingstoke or Wembley, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach. There may be some travel required with this role to other offices, or out with our field operatives.

Reporting to the Risk and Assurance Director, you will lead a team of three Risk Managers and a Risk Analyst. You'll play a pivotal role in embedding the enterprise control strategy throughout the Organisation, contributing to SNG's resilience.

Leveraging your subject matter expertise, you'll champion a culture of risk awareness and through your leadership and cross-functional influence, you'll drive the development and continuous improvement of our risk management capabilities. You'll enable SNG to translate strategic objectives into operational practice - continually evolving and strengthening SNG's risk management in line with our ambitions and the changing landscape.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the approach across SNG to create a culture of consistent and high-quality risk management, empowering functional management to be accountable for the processes and controls that ensure they operate within the Board's risk appetite
• Maintaining and enhancing SNG's risk management framework, ensuring regular re-approval of the framework and its components at the appropriate level
• Supporting the organisation with expert advice on risk management matters and ensuring the Organisation stays up to date on emerging risks
• Working with the Learning & Development team to create and implement a targeted risk management awareness training program for all employees and contractors, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to track the effectiveness
• Designing and drafting regular reporting to senior leaders, the executive board, the Audit & Risk Committee, and the SNG Board, to ensure they have accurate information in order to make informed decisions and effectively manage SNG's risks
• Analysing risk data to identify trends, insights, and recommend areas for improvement
• Managing the Risk team with a focus on providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

You'll have a strong background in risk management, with proven technical expertise in enterprise risk and strategic planning. Ideally, you'll have experience working within a large, complex organisation, where you've navigated a broad range of risk areas and contributed to shaping and embedding effective risk frameworks. You'll also have:

• A track record in developing and delivering a risk management strategy and implementing and embedding a robust risk management framework
• Capability in designing and delivering risk management awareness and training programmes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple priorities
• A professional risk management qualification (e.g., IRM, CIRM) is highly desirable

Your Benefits

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!