About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Risk for a pivotal 6-month fixed-term contract reporting to the Group CFO. We offer a hybrid working pattern and the role can be worked over 4 or 5 days. In this role, you will lead and manage the delivery of our enterprise risk, loss prevention, health and safety and compliance strategies.
A critical focus of this 6-month tenure will be facilitating a comprehensive handover of all risk, compliance, loss prevention and health and safety functions for The Co-op Group as part of our upcoming merger.
Key Responsibilities:
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Risk & Compliance Framework: Maintain and oversee a robust enterprise risk management framework across strategic, departmental, and project levels. This includes supporting the compliance function in our FCA regulated funeral plan business.
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Merger Handover: Drive seamless handover of all risk and compliance areas to The Co-op Group.
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Health & Safety: Lead the H&S function, supporting the H&S Manager to deliver ongoing compliance across the business.
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Business Continuity: Maintain and test business continuity and crisis management plans.
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Team Leadership & Budgets: Provide leadership to the Risk, H&S, and Loss Prevention teams while managing insurance portfolios and corporate compliance budgets.
What We Are Looking For:
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a senior Risk and Health & Safety leadership role, ideally within a multi-site or regulated environment.
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Qualifications: Graduate-calibre professional with relevant technical qualifications (e.g., Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Management of Risk Practitioner). Chartered status is highly desirable.
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Skills: Exceptional stakeholders management, communication, and diplomatic skills to interface confidently with Board members, legal bodies, and operational teams.
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Attributes: Strong analytical capability, practical problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of handling organizational transition or merger handovers.
What we offer:
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Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office after induction period
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Free onsite parking
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20% colleague discount
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Private medical & critical illness insurance
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Health & dental cash plans
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24/7 virtual GP & fitness discounts via Aviva Digicare+ Workplace
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Life insurance & pension
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Financial wellbeing tools
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Cycle-to-work & Electric Vehicle schemes
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Training & development opportunities
