Corporate Risk & Corporate Assurance Manager

Adecco are recruiting on behalf of BD Group for an experienced Corporate Risk Manager to join their growing Legal & Compliance function.

Office is based in Dagenham - The Cube
Ideally a hybrid role, but remote can be considered
Permanent | Full-Time
£70,000 per annumThis is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior leaders to ensure risks are identified, understood, and effectively managed. You'll play a key role in shaping and embedding a strong risk culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Governance

Lead and operate the enterprise-wide risk management framework across BD Group
Develop and embed risk, governance, and assurance strategies
Maintain corporate, functional, and project risk registers
Provide clear, insightful reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
Support risk appetite definition, stress testing, and business continuity planning
Monitor regulatory and external developments impacting organisational riskAssurance & Compliance

Deliver targeted risk assurance, testing control effectiveness and identifying improvements
Collaborate with audit, counter-fraud, and compliance teams to deliver integrated assurance
Build strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders
Promote transparency, accountability, and strong governance standardsOrganisational Capability & Culture

Build risk awareness and capability across the organisation through training and coaching
Facilitate risk governance forums and decision-making processes
Support transformation initiatives to modernise risk and assurance processes
Champion innovation, digital tools, and smarter ways of workingAbout You

We are looking for a confident and proactive risk professional who can influence decision-making at a senior level.

You will:

Have experience in risk management, governance, audit, or compliance
Be confident in advising and challenging senior stakeholders
Be able to translate complex risks into practical solutions
Have experience improving or embedding risk frameworks and processes
Be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities Desirable:

Experience in a Local Authority or similar environment
Knowledge of procurement risk, particularly within public sector settingsApply Now

If you're an experienced risk professional looking for a role where you can influence change and add real value, we'd love to hear from you.

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