Risk Manager- 12 month FTC
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA |
| Company: | Tesco |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | tesco/TP/18092123/973636 |
Summary
About the role
You will be responsible for leading and managing multiple projects that support our Risk Management Strategy, providing expert advice and actionable insights to the business, and driving meaningful change across the organisation.
You will be responsible for
- Act as a Risk Business Partner for a portfolio of stakeholders, ensuring accurate risk identification and assessment through review and challenge of risk registers.
- Facilitate risk discussions and workshops with senior leadership to support informed decision-making and identify emerging risks.
- Prepare Risk Management Committee papers for Board, Audit, and Executive meetings.
- Support the development and implementation of Risk Control Assessments (RCA) and risk methodologies.
- Create and deliver training materials to upskill the business and Group Audit team.
- Coordinate the Risk Community of Practice to drive collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Embed new technologies, including automation, continuous improvement, and data analytics, to enhance risk insights.
- Lead change projects and apply design thinking to improve Group Risk and Audit processes.
- Commit to continuous learning about the business and industry, acting with integrity and in line with our Business Code of Conduct.
You will need
- 2–3 years’ experience in risk management
- Proven project and change management skills
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills with credibility at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of the retail sector (beneficial)
What’s in it for you
We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
About us
Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.
It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.
We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.
We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com
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