The client is seeking a Head of Risk and Resilience to join their Finance and Corporate Services team. This newly created leadership role will be responsible for managing corporate risk, business continuity, internal audit, and crisis management to ensure the client is prepared to operate confidently in a fast-changing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to provide assurance to the Executive, Board, and Audit Committee, while also embedding a culture of proactive risk management and resilience. They are looking for someone with expertise in risk management and assurance functions, who is collaborative and forward-thinking, and passionate about supporting mission-driven work in a complex sector.
The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in risk management, resilience, and assurance functions, and a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset. They will be responsible for ensuring the client is equipped to manage risk, respond to disruption, and operate confidently in a fast-changing environment. This role will require working closely with senior leaders to provide assurance to the Executive, Board, and Audit Committee, and embedding a culture of proactive risk management and resilience. The client is looking for someone who is excited about making a national impact in higher education during a time of significant change and opportunity.
The Head of Risk and Resilience will play a key role in shaping the future of the client's national service. They will be responsible for ensuring the client is resilient and future-ready by managing corporate risk, business continuity, internal audit, and crisis management. This highly visible and influential role requires strategic insight and operational excellence, as well as a passion for supporting mission-driven work in a complex and evolving sector. If you have the expertise and mindset required for this role and are excited about the opportunity to make a national impact in higher education, the client would love to hear from you.