Head of Risk

Elevate Recruitment.

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South West London, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

Head of Risk required by international organisation, responsible for leading a globally diverse team of handling enterprise risk management (ERM), insurance, safety and security and crisis management.

Based in central London our client is offering an exceptional package for this role including a salary to c £70K + bonus & exceptional benefits including attractive pension Scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 Days plus bank holidays.

Head of Risk – Skills & Experience

·Significant experience of ERM – enterprise risk management in an international context

·Experience of business partnering and securing buy-in from senior business stakeholders

·Experience of leadership of senior professionals

·Excellent analytical skills

·Flexibility, independence and initiative to perform successfully in a rapidly changing environment

Head of Risk will provide strategic and professional leadership of all elements of risk management across the global operation. An important element of this will be ensuring the effective implementation of the ERM Framework. You’ll be responsible for both the identification of risks across the organisation, as well as providing assurance that those key risks are appropriately managed. As such, you’ll have the opportunity to engage and support board level stakeholders, bringing your innovative approach to embedding best practice risk management across the globe.

Based in central London our client is offering an exceptional package for this role offered as a 12 month FTC. Including a salary to c £70K incl London weighting + bonus plus exceptional benefits including attractive pension Scheme (employer contributions up to 22%) and 32 Days plus bank holidays.

About this role

Summary

Lead global risk management, implement ERM framework, engage stakeholders, ensure risk mitigation

Job title

Head of Risk

Experience level

significant experience

Industry

unknown

Location requirements

based in South West London, remote work not specified

Salary

c £70K + bonus

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

enterprise risk managementbusiness partneringleadershipanalytical skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

enterprise risk managementinsurancesafetysecuritycrisis management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

On-site City