Risk Business Partner
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9ZH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Key Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R2419_1769513034 |
Summary
Risk Business Partner
Location: Preston (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £35,000 - depending on experience
Make real impact in a business where risk enables smarter decisions.
We're looking for a proactive and analytical Risk Business Partner to help ensure operational risks across Key Group are identified, understood and managed effectively. You'll work closely with stakeholders at all levels to strengthen controls, support decision‑making and embed a strong, forward‑looking risk culture.
What you'll be doing
- Facilitating the identification, analysis and evaluation of operational risks
- Ensuring risk registers are accurate, consistent and high‑quality
- Producing clear, insightful risk reporting
- Supporting the enhancement of the KR Group Risk Management Framework
- Helping teams manage their risks within appetite
- Coordinating risk events, investigations, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions
- Providing practical, proportionate risk guidance
- Evaluating and strengthening existing controls
- Delivering assurance reviews and communicating findings clearly
- Producing risk‑based information for senior leadership, the Board and committees
What we're looking for
- Strong understanding of operational risk or experience in audit/assurance
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Clear communicator with the confidence to influence and challenge
- Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
- Detail‑driven with high accuracy in outputs
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
- Confident facilitating workshops and risk assessments
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Professional, honest, and aligned with KR Group values
Your Benefits
Time Off & Flexibility
- 23 days annual leave (rising to 28 days with service)
- 1 Charity Day and 1 Wellbeing Day each year
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays annually
- Hybrid working for better work/life balance
Financial & Lifestyle Support
- Generous 5% employee and 8% employer pension scheme
- Simply Health private health cover
- Life Assurance at 4x salary
- Retailer discounts & employee perks portal
- Long service awards
Apply today and help strengthen the future of Key Group.