Strategic Risk Officer

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise McAndrew, Corporate Planning & Performance Manager: Email: l.mcandrew@npt.gov.uk

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 01/01/2029
Hours: 37 Full Time
Location of post: Civic Centre, Port Talbot / hybrid working

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role, giving you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

We are seeking an experienced, analytical and collaborative individual to join our Policy, Governance and Performance team as a Strategic Risk Officer. This is an important opportunity to help shape and strengthen the Council’s approach to strategic risk management, working across the organisation to support sound governance, informed decision-making and the delivery of Council priorities.

As Strategic Risk Officer, you will lead the further development and continuous improvement of the Council’s strategic risk management arrangements. You will provide professional advice, support and constructive challenge to senior officers, managers and elected Members, while helping to embed proportionate and consistent risk management across strategic planning, performance, transformation and governance.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Lead the review and implementation of the Council’s Risk Management Policy, framework and supporting guidance.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Council’s strategic risk register and the quality of risk information.
• Advise and constructively challenge risk owners on risk identification, assessment, controls, mitigating actions, escalation and review.
• Coordinate horizon scanning and consideration of emerging, systemic and longer-term risks and opportunities.
• Produce clear and timely reports for senior management, Cabinet and relevant committees.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops and communications to strengthen risk capability, accountability and culture.

About you

You will need:

• Experience of developing, implementing or improving strategic risk management arrangements in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and practice, including risk appetite, controls, assurance, horizon scanning, escalation and reporting.
• Experience of advising and constructively challenging senior leaders and translating complex information into concise recommendations and reports.
• The ability to think strategically, analyse complex or incomplete information and reach sound, evidence-based judgements.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and relationship-management skills, with the confidence to influence at all organisational levels.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Louise McAndrew, Corporate Planning & Performance Manager:

Email: l.mcandrew@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh language skills are desirable. The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to using and promoting the Welsh language and be willing to learn or improve their Welsh skills.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.

Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.

If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you.

Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.