Director of Organisational Risk Management

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

Location: Highfield Campus

With over 29,000 students and staff, the University offers courses from over 65 subject areas, which are informed by the latest research and taught by world-renowned academics. Coupled with the University's enterprise, large-scale facilities and comprehensive partnerships, this is creating solutions for some of the world's most pressing challenges. This role will focus on developing, implementing, and supporting continual improvement in risk management across the University.

The Director of Organisational Risk Management will drive the implementation of the University's risk and resilience strategy, providing oversight of all related matters and influencing the direction and profile of risk management across the University, including:

  • Developing and leading the team to influence and implement the University's adoption of a comprehensive, consistent, and collaborative approach to risk.
  • Accountability for the University's management framework and effective governance of risks.
  • Providing expert advice and a check and challenge function to senior colleagues across the University to ensure operational risks and the strategic risk register are relevant and robust and suitably aligned to strategic planning.
  • Developing the Resilience Strategy (business continuity, crises management and incident response) to ensure the University can operate without disruption, minimising losses when risks are presented.
  • Horizon scanning to keep abreast of national/sector developments to inform the University's risk strategy.

The successful Director of Organisational Risk Management will have:

  • Experience in a senior role, leading a risk function and team, ideally in the education or public sector.
  • Skill level equivalent to achievement of a professional qualification or postgraduate degree in Risk Management or aligned discipline i.e. Technical Specialist Member (SIRM) or above of the Institute of Risk Management or equivalent).
  • Advanced level of knowledge and application including a thorough knowledge of ISO 31000 and other relevant standards, risk assessment, treatment and governance arrangements including risk appetite and implementing risk strategies in large, multi-faceted organisations.
  • Excellent liaison and facilitation skills to bring together diversity of opinions and stakeholders to deliver effective solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a journey with a Russell Group University in the UK.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant, and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds open up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Application Procedure

Please submit details for 3 referees and include your CV and Cover Letter with your application.

Further details:

  • Job Description and Person Specification

Competitive: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience (Level 7)


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