Location: Canterbury
Salary: £51,799 to £58,279 per annum
Grade: Grade 9
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Friday 08 July 2022
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 31 July 2022 (unless otherwise stated)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: CSF-508-22-R

Do you have significant experience and previous responsibility for risk management and internal control? Do you have the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build successful relationships and networks at all levels? If so we would welcome your application for the role of Enterprise Wide Risk Manager.

The University has refreshed key roles within the recently created Directorate of Governance and Assurance, making this an exciting time to join Kent.

In this role as Enterprise Wide Risk Manager you will lead the management and delivery of the University’s institutional risk management approach, working with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels across the organisation. You will be the primary expert and central point of contact, support, advice, guidance and training within the University for all matters relating to risk management.

What will be your key accountabilities?

Lead the management and delivery of the University’s risk management approach
Produce and update the University’s Risk Management Framework
Produce and update the University’s Internal Control Framework
Manage the annual review of risk management strategy
What will you bring to this role?

Significant experience and previous responsibility held for risk management and internal control
Awareness of the internal operations of a University covering research, education, and commercial business lines and the consequential exposure to risks
The ability to effect meaningful change within an organisation and to influence operational arrangements
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement in proposing and implementing appropriate quality enhancements
What can you expect from us?

A friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing, along with a range of great staff benefits including:

hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
an excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
on-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
on-site parking
The University of Kent is a distinctive and attractive place to work. We employ around 6,000 staff, including academic and research staff and a full range of support and administration staff. Our stunning main campus in Canterbury, Kent was founded in 1965 and is set among green and tranquil open space overlooking the spectacular Cathedral. Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact centralservicesresourcing@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: CSF-508-22-R.