Risk and Resilience Manager

  • Adecco
  • Sunderland, Tyne And Wear
  • Mar 02, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Job Advertisement: Risk and Resilience Manager
Location: Sunderland
Salary: 58,901.00

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of risk and resilience management? Our client is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals to join their team as Risk and Resilience Managers! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to excellence in risk management and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Oversight: Collaborate with the Director of Safety, Risk and Assurance to manage and develop the Group's Risk and Assurance Frameworks and Business Continuity arrangements.
  • Audit Management: Oversee internal audit actions, ensuring timely reporting and effective management of audit outcomes.
  • Assurance Mapping: Develop and implement processes for assurance mapping and controls assessment to ensure strategic risks are effectively managed.
  • Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present reports for Boards and Committees, providing updates on key strategic and operational risks.
  • Training & Development: Deliver engaging training sessions on risk, assurance, and business continuity topics to colleagues across the organisation.
  • Horizon Scanning: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying changes in risk and assurance standards, and recommend improvements.

What We're Looking For:

  • Essential Skills:

- Strong understanding of risk management, assurance methodologies, and business continuity practices.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Proficiency in IT tools relevant to risk management.

  • Desirable Qualifications:

- Degree or equivalent qualification in a related field.
- Experience in business continuity management is a plus.

Attributes for Success:

  • You thrive in a collaborative environment and have a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • A keen eye for detail and the ability to analyse and present complex data clearly.
  • Passionate about promoting a culture of safety, risk awareness, and resilience.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a vibrant team that values diversity, equality, and inclusion.
  • Enjoy a supportive work environment where your professional development is prioritised.
  • Contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the organisation's ability to manage risks effectively.

If you are enthusiastic about risk management and resilience, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our client's risk and assurance landscape.

Join us in making a difference-your expertise can help create a safer, more resilient future!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.