Director of Risk Governance

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time
Job Description: Director of Risk Governance

We are seeking an experienced risk management professional to join our team as a Director of Risk Governance. This role involves leading and managing risk, opportunity, and issue management with our Replacement Warhead Programme. The programme is crucial to national defence and is one of the biggest projects you will ever be part of.

About the Programme:
The Replacement Warhead Programme is a major project that requires effective risk management. Our team works closely with stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks. As a Director of Risk Governance, you will play a key role in ensuring the programme's success.

Key Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will include delivering a consolidated view of the total risk exposure for relevant projects and programmes, embedding risk, opportunity, and issue processes, and supporting reporting cadence. You will also assess, define, and analyse possible risks, develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, generate and maintain programme risk registers, and actively manage risk and opportunity mitigation actions and burndown.

About the Salary:
The salary for this role is £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience.

About the Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 270 hours holiday, a market-leading contributory pension scheme, and opportunities for career development. As a Director of Risk Governance at AWE, you will have access to cutting-edge technology and expertise in your field.

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