Senior Risk Adviser

About The Role We’re looking for a Senior Risk Adviser to join our Group Risk team at Next, playing a pivotal role in developing and embedding our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework across the organisation. Working closely with the Group Risk Manager and senior stakeholders, you’ll provide expert advice and guidance to help mitigate risks, identify opportunities and strengthen our overall resilience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a risk professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment and wants to contribute to the strategic direction of a forward‑thinking business. What You’ll Do Support the ongoing enhancement of Next’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework, ensuring processes, systems, governance and reporting are effective and well maintained. Provide advice and guidance to senior management and key stakeholders on all aspects of risk identification, assessment and mitigation. Facilitate risk and governance reviews, capturing key decisions and ensuring timely follow‑up of actions. Help develop and maintain risk policies, standards and methodologies across the Group. Deliver risk awareness training and communication initiatives to promote a strong, consistent risk culture. Support risk and resilience projects, contributing insight and analysis to inform senior management decision‑making. Deputise for the Group Risk Manager at governance meetings and senior stakeholder discussions when required. Prepare and present insightful management information for Directors, Risk Steering Groups and Audit Committees. Mentor and provide peer support to risk colleagues, ensuring high‑quality outputs and continuous improvement. About You You’re a confident communicator with a proven track record in practicing Enterprise Risk Management principles and the ability to translate complex risk concepts into pragmatic actions. You’ll be adaptable and able to influence senior stakeholders effectively to ensure that they actively consider risk management in their decision making. You’ll ideally bring Proven experience in risk management, internal audit or business assurance. (essential) Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly to senior audiences. A background in Financial Services, Banking or Business Continuity/Resilience. (desirable, but not essential) Experience in Audit or a Big 4 Management Consultancy (highly desirable) Excellent analytical and problem‑solving capabilities. Proficiency with risk systems and data tools. An Institute of Risk Management (IRM) qualification. (desirable, but not essential) About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world So we’ve gone global Benefits 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme On‑site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on‑site parking Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work – Discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks – Access Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Additional Information We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail. #J-18808-Ljbffr