Risk and Assurance Manager
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £44,075.00 to £47,181.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC681 |
Summary
The Risk and Assurance Manager role is part of the wider Internal Audit, Risk Management and Insurance Team at Calderdale Council, charged with ensuring that the local authority operates efficiently and effectively, meeting its statutory requirements on the use of its resources and delivering services that improve the lives of the people who live and work here. The post holder will lead on developing and implementing the council’s risk management framework, ensuring risks are effectively identified, monitored and mitigated.
You will lead on risk reporting to senior management, committees and external stakeholders, while monitoring compliance with governance frameworks and providing assurance that the council is managing its risks effectively and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements.
As the Risk and Assurance Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and embedding the council’s risk management strategy and policies while providing expert advice and guidance on risk and assurance matters to services and projects. This will include responsibility for providing leadership and training to both staff within the team and across the council, and Members where applicable, regarding risk management and assurance.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced risk management and governance professional, used to leading and providing support on risk management and assurance matters to time and quality, and willing to continue learning every day. They should be a team player who treats others with kindness and care, whilst maintaining appropriate scepticism and standards.
If you would like to discuss this role further or need any more information, please contract Victoria Clegg at victoria.clegg@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 26th January 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
You will lead on risk reporting to senior management, committees and external stakeholders, while monitoring compliance with governance frameworks and providing assurance that the council is managing its risks effectively and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements.
As the Risk and Assurance Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and embedding the council’s risk management strategy and policies while providing expert advice and guidance on risk and assurance matters to services and projects. This will include responsibility for providing leadership and training to both staff within the team and across the council, and Members where applicable, regarding risk management and assurance.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced risk management and governance professional, used to leading and providing support on risk management and assurance matters to time and quality, and willing to continue learning every day. They should be a team player who treats others with kindness and care, whilst maintaining appropriate scepticism and standards.
If you would like to discuss this role further or need any more information, please contract Victoria Clegg at victoria.clegg@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 26th January 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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