Risk Officer

Role Purpose Support the organisation with day-to-day risk management across its sites. Speak with managers and budget holders to understand operational risks and turn that into clear, usable risk information. Keep the risk register up to date so leaders have an accurate view of current issues and actions. Main Duties Meet with managers across different departments to gather information on their current risks. Translate operational issues, such as staffing gaps or lower student recruitment, into formal risk language and scoring. Update and maintain the risk register with accurate risk details, actions, owners and scores. Input and manage risk data on the risk management system, making sure records are clear and up to date. Visit other sites when needed to gather information and support risk activity across the wider organisation. Work in a hands-on, operational way rather than at strategy level, helping teams manage everyday risks. Requirements Must have already an Enhanced DBS on the update service Able to start at short notice Strong understanding of risk terminology, including causes, effects, controls, actions and scoring Confident working with managers and budget holders, with the people skills to gather and translate risk information Good data handling and admin skills, with the ability to input and manage information accurately on systems Full right to work in the UK Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited ((phone number removed)) acts as an Employment Agency