In this leadership role, you will own and evolve Serco’s Group risk management framework across the UK & Europe Division, translating risk data into actionable insight for executives and the Board. You’ll align risk appetite, principal and emerging risks with strategy, while embedding resilience and crisis management across the division. You work closely with senior leaders to ensure risk-informed decision‑making and a coherent view of control effectiveness. This position offers strategic influence, cross‑functional impact, and the chance to shape risk culture at scale.
Pay / Benefits
competitive six figure salary
bonus potential (20% on target, 40% max)
car allowance or company car
10% contributory pension
25 days annual holiday
PMI for you and a partner
Responsibilities
Lead and evolve the Group risk management framework to stay aligned with strategy and external environment
Own risk appetite development and ensure it informs strategic and operational decisions
Lead the principal and emerging risk process with effective challenge and link to strategic priorities
Horizon scan for threats and opportunities using internal/external intelligence
Provide senior leadership and Board with clear risk insight and actionable trends
Oversee Group risk framework implementation in UK&E with divisional leadership
Integrate risk, controls and assurance for a coherent view of control effectiveness
Lead resilience planning and testing, ensuring robust business continuity and crisis management
Oversee scenario analysis and stress testing to identify vulnerabilities
Own and enhance Riskonnect data quality and risk insight generation
Build risk culture and ownership, moving away from a purely compliance-led approach
Collaborate with Internal Audit and governance to create a joined-up risk view
Key requirements
Senior-level enterprise risk management experience in a large, complex, multinational organisation
Deep knowledge of risk frameworks, appetite, principal and emerging risks
Experience supporting Executive, Board and Audit Committee oversight
Proven ability to translate complex risk information into executive insight
Experience operating in a PLC or similarly regulated environment
Ability to challenge senior leaders and build trusted relationships
Pragmatic, business-focused approach balancing governance with operational realities
Strong leadership and communication skills to build risk capability across a large organisation
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