Business Governance and Risk Advisor

Business Governance and Risk Advisor£40,000 to £50,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 6A)Location: Manchester/Scunthorpe (hybrid working - typically two to three days per week spent across our Manchester and Scunthorpe offices, with at least one day each week based in Scunthorpe) Co-op Wholesale is growing, and we're looking for people who want to help shape what comes next. As a Business Governance and Risk Advisor in our Business Management, Governance and Risk team, you'll support the delivery of business management, governance, and risk activities. You'll make sure we're managing risk in the right way, staying compliant, and putting strong controls in place to support good decision-making. You'll also play a big part in how we show up to senior audiences; creating reports and presentations that help our leadership team tell the right story. Why this role matters We're building something big at Co-op Wholesale. With a refreshed structure and exciting plans ahead, we're creating new opportunities to strengthen our proposition for our independent retailers, key accounts, and a growing corporate client base. To do so, we need to keep a close eye on potential risks and governance requirements. That's where you come in. This is your chance to help bring new ideas to life and make a real impact. Be part of it. What you'll do Help deliver key governance, risk, and compliance activity across Co-op WholesalePut the right frameworks and controls in place to manage risk and support good decision-makingCreate clear, engaging reports and presentations for senior leadersOffer trusted advice to colleagues on governance and risk-related topicsSupport the smooth running of governance sessions and help surface potential risks What you'll bring Experience in a secretariat and/or governance-related role(s)A good understanding of how to identify, assess, and manage riskKnowledge of governance, compliance, and business management best practiceA detail-focussed approach and the confidence to ask the right questions to get to the heart of an issueStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data to spot trendsGood presentation and report-building skills Why Co-op? At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive: An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidaysA pension with up to 10% employer contributions30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brandsStream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn itVirtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice24/7 colleague support serviceTraining and support for your development and career progressionCycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive. If you have a disability, we'll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We're also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you're disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we'll guarantee you an interview. Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.