Junior Risk Partner

Your new role
In this role, you’ll be undertaking:

- Three year apprenticeship programme to become a Risk partner, completing the Senior Compliance and Risk specialist level 6 apprenticeship including the IRM International Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management
- Work as part of the Risk team to execute the risk management strategy
- Supporting the facilitation of the identification, capture, reporting and management of emerging risks across the Group

This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite.

What you'll be doing
- Ensure risk owners/managers are actively involved in identifying, assessing and controlling risks
- Continually look to improve and enhance risk reporting embedding the process into departments
- Key stakeholder engagement to support a strong risk culture
- Act as a point of expert guidance to the wider business on risk related matters
- You will supply Independent review & challenge of risk registers to ensure all material risks have been identified and managed according to risk appetite and tolerance

The role is for you if...
- Must be able to act on own initiative, operate professionally and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Logical/detailed approach required with an ability to see tasks through to a conclusion and work to targets/measures.
- Educated to a minimum of A-level standard with GCSE’s in English and Maths.
- Confident communicators
- Are self motivated and dedicated to the study programme as there is the requirement for them to manage their study time alongside work responsibilities
- A knowledge of risk management would be desirable but not essential.
- Committed to the apprenticeship study programme

DFS Benefits
- Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
- Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
- Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
- Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA
- Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
- Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
- Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay

About DFS
We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome

Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you