Risk Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bedford, MK40 1SU |
| Cwmni: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | MaPS01115-358943 |
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Risk Manager
£67,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Role Overview
The Risk Manager supports the effective management of operational and change risks across the organisation. Reporting to the Risk Lead, the role provides day-to-day guidance, quality assurance and coordination. The postholder may also hold line management responsibility for Risk Officers, depending on team structure. The role ensures consistent application of MaPS’ risk framework and contributes to embedding a positive risk culture.
It ensures consistent application of MaPS’ risk framework and contributes to embedding a positive risk culture. The postholder may work in either the Operational Risk or Change Risk function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support risk owners to identify, assess and manage operational, programme, project and strategic risks.
- Lead regular reviews of risk registers and ensure high-quality, timely updates.
- Monitor internal audit recommendations and validate completion evidence.
- Coordinate incident, audit and risk data to produce clear thematic insights.
- Promote best practice in risk management and support risk champions.
- Deliver and support risk workshops and provide guidance to colleagues.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and quality assurance for Risk Officers.
- Produce clear, concise reporting for management and governance forums.
- Contribute to Business Continuity activity where required.
- Deputise for the Risk Lead when appropriate.
£67,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Role Overview
The Risk Manager supports the effective management of operational and change risks across the organisation. Reporting to the Risk Lead, the role provides day-to-day guidance, quality assurance and coordination. The postholder may also hold line management responsibility for Risk Officers, depending on team structure. The role ensures consistent application of MaPS’ risk framework and contributes to embedding a positive risk culture.
It ensures consistent application of MaPS’ risk framework and contributes to embedding a positive risk culture. The postholder may work in either the Operational Risk or Change Risk function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support risk owners to identify, assess and manage operational, programme, project and strategic risks.
- Lead regular reviews of risk registers and ensure high-quality, timely updates.
- Monitor internal audit recommendations and validate completion evidence.
- Coordinate incident, audit and risk data to produce clear thematic insights.
- Promote best practice in risk management and support risk champions.
- Deliver and support risk workshops and provide guidance to colleagues.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching and quality assurance for Risk Officers.
- Produce clear, concise reporting for management and governance forums.
- Contribute to Business Continuity activity where required.
- Deputise for the Risk Lead when appropriate.
You will need to demonstrate the following experience;
Essential:
- Experience in first or second line risk management.
- Ability to facilitate risk reviews and support risk owners constructively.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting and reporting risk and audit data.
- Good understanding of operational and/or change risk.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High proficiency with MS Office.
- Experience producing clear, concise reports for senior audiences.
- Recent line management or supervisory experience.
- Experience in a public sector or regulated environment.
- Experience working with risk management systems or SharePoint-based tools.
- Experience developing or delivering training materials.
- Understanding of Business Continuity processes.
- Clear, confident communicator able to simplify complex information.
- Organised, with strong attention to detail.
- Constructive, collaborative and supportive in how they work.
- Proactive, resilient and committed to continuous improvement.
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.
At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
- Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. - Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. - Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”
Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.
What We Offer
- Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary - 5% employee and 10% employer)
- Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
- Life assurance scheme
- Give as you earn scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
- Enhanced family and sick pay
- Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
- Recognition Scheme
- Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Flexible Working
At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.
Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.
Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.
Application Process
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Open: 27/02/2026 | Deadline: 15/03/2026
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Your most up-to-date CV
- A cover letter detailing why you are suitable for the role with specific reference to the essential and desirable criteria on the job advert
Between 27/02/2026 – 17/03/2026
If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to:
- Discuss your experience in more detail
- Learn more about the role and our organisation
- Ask any questions you may have
Planned for W/c 23/03/2026
Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at the Bedford Office. This stage will include:
- A presentation /task
- A series of competency-based interview questions
Job Reference: MaPS01115
Close Date: 15/03/2026