Enterprise Risk Specialist

This role plays a key part in strengthening enterprise risk management across the institution by working closely with assigned faculties and/or central portfolios to support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of strategic, operational and compliance risks and risks associated with key strategic ventures.

As a Strategic Risk Management Professional, you will:

• Collaborate with faculty and central portfolio leaders to identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks, ensuring alignment with the institution's enterprise risk management framework and appetite.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management policies, tools and processes, ensuring consistent application across assigned areas and contributing to institutional risk maturity.
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of risk registers; analyse trends and emerging risks; and contribute to the preparation of risk reports and dashboards for senior leadership, governance committees, and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops and guidance materials to build risk capability, awareness and accountability within faculties and portfolios, and support a positive risk culture across the institution.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders including academic leaders, professional staff, internal audit, legal, insurance, business continuity and compliance teams to ensure integrated and proactive risk management approaches.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Relevant qualification and extensive relevant experience in risk, compliance and/or related discipline.
• Proven experience in developing and applying enterprise risk frameworks, policies and practices in a complex organisation, with the ability to provide high-level advice on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of institutional and reputational risks.
• Proven experience in gaining consensus and commitment from stakeholders, negotiating effectively, and resolving conflicts or issues in a manner that aligns with organisational goals.
• Highly developed analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate complex situations, consider strategic and contextual factors, and design practical, sustainable solutions.
• Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment in higher education or a similarly complex, regulated sector.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, briefings, and policy documents for executive leadership and governance bodies, and the ability to influence organisational change through consultation and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and assess strategic and operational risks across the institution.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve risk management objectives.
• Provide expert advice on risk management to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Contribute to the development of risk-aware culture across the institution.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in risk, compliance and/or related discipline.
• Extensive relevant experience in risk management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Highly developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits:

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of risk management in higher education, with the chance to shape the institution's approach to risk and contribute to its success. You will work collaboratively with a talented team of professionals to drive positive change and make a real impact on the institution's risk profile.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced risk professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. We look forward to hearing from you