Head of Corporate Risk

Positions   1 Band / Grade   A1 Salary   £68,900 - £81,879 per annum. Contract Type   Permanent Working Pattern   Full Time, Full Time/Job Share Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

20th October 2024 at 23:55

Interview Date(s)   Friday 8th November 2024 Job Description   Head of Corporate Risk - Job Description 1.docx – 923KB Opens in a new window
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House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction 

The Governance Office plays a central role in the House Administration by supporting the governance of the House of Commons. We make Parliament happen by supporting our Member-led governing body, the House of Commons Commission, and other governance bodies across the House Administration.

Our team promotes a common direction through the strategy, enables better decision-making and ensures compliance with the highest governance standards. 

The Role 

The Head of Corporate Risk is the senior risk adviser and head of the risk profession for the House of Commons Administration and joint departments.

You will use your professional experience and subject matter expertise to proactively guide, support and constructively challenge colleagues across Parliament, with a relentless focus on the outcomes and benefits of effective risk management.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide subject-matter expertise, advice, guidance and support to the Clerk, boards and committees, risk owners and colleagues across the organisation, providing strong insight to drive strategic decisions.
• Design and deliver effective and streamlined risk management processes.
• Ensure that policies, processes and guidance reflect new ideas and best practice, informed by internal and external networks.
• Ensure that colleagues at all levels are fully aware of and understand their risk management responsibilities.
• Manage and develop a small team, role modelling the principles of inclusion and diversity.

Skills and Experience 

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• IRM Certificate or Diploma in Risk Management, degree in risk management, CCAB, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience of leading the development and implementation of risk management frameworks and developing organisational risk ma