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: | MaPS01123-358957 |
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Risk Manager
£67,000 per annum
Bedford
18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working
Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Risk Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.
Why This Role Matters
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support 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, shaping work that genuinely improves people’s financial wellbeing.
You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Risk Manager will be responsible for:
- 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
18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid Working
Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Risk Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.
Why This Role Matters
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support 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, shaping work that genuinely improves people’s financial wellbeing.
You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.
What You’ll Be Doing
The Risk Manager will be responsible for:
- 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.
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
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.
Desirable:
• 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.
Personal attributes
• Clear, confident communicator able to simplify complex information.
• Organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Constructive, collaborative and supportive in how they work.
Our Recruitment Process
We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:
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
Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
About Us
MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.
Our values guide how we work together:
- Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
- Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
- Transforming – creating impact that truly matters
What We Offer
- 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%)
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
- Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
- Life assurance
- EAP Assist & Life
- Enhanced family and sick pay
- 2 paid volunteering days
- Recognition scheme
- Retail discounts portal
We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.
Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.
Important Information About Applying
- Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
- MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.
If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.
Job Reference: MaPS01115
Close Date: 15/03/2026