Risk / Senior Risk Manager

**Risk / Senior Risk Manager**
Birdcage Walk, Central London (with flexible working)
**About Us**
With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.
We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.
We’re now looking for an experienced Risk or Senior Risk Manager who is ready to quickly learn and adapt with drive and enthusiasm to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for you to make a difference and work closely with the executive team and relevant committees.
**The Role**
As a Risk or Senior Risk Manager, you will be responsible for risk management and data protection, managing a business continuity programme, and working on a risk insurance programme.
Additionally, you will:

- Manage GDPR and risk and compliance processes for the IMechE group
- Proactively advise stakeholders on GDPR and best practices in risk management and compliance
- Lead change management processes across the Institution in line with GDPR/Data protection principles
- Monitor compliance with external legal and regulatory obligations
- Manage and report on the Internal Audit programme
- Assist the Head of Programme Office on risk insurance for the Institution
- Lead the project to achieve and maintain ISO27001 compliance
- Develop working relationships and continuously maintain effective communications with the departmental managers
- Provide professional advice and guidance to IMechE managers and staff
- Lead, motivate and develop the Risk Executive
- Undertake any other reasonable requests from the Head of Programme Office and/or the Finance & Commercial Director
**About You**
To join us as a Risk or Senior Risk Manager, you will need:

- A good working knowledge of the GDPR regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience of working in a compliance and risk or regulatory role, as well as on a risk insurance programme
- To be able to manage a business continuity programme
- A good understanding of change and/or project management methodologies
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to suit your audience
- Great organisation and time-management skills
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel, PowerPoint desirable), SharePoint and risk management software
- To be able to work in a multi-site environment
Experience of working in not for profit, such as a membership or institution-based organisation, would be beneficial.
**The Benefits**:

- Salary of circa £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 28 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-standing career with an organisation proud of their impressive history, long tradition and fine reputation.
Joining our enthusiastic team, you’ll discover a welcoming and collaborative environment where staff share ideas, support each and are eager to be part of our transition to digital and continuous improvement.
We are Investor in People accredited Gold, which reflects our organisation’s commitment to its people. We believe that our employees are integral to what makes our organisation great, which is why we reward their efforts and achievements and are committed tomaking their working life a fulfilling and enjoyable one.
Webrecruit and IMechE are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct businessand we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.