West Midlands Combined Authority
Risk Manager
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Risk Manager
Senior Risk Manager – Thriving Regional Organisation
Are you an experienced and diverse Risk Manager looking for your next challenge?
Are you passionate about making a difference and looking to join an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the West Midlands? If so, this may be the perfect role for you.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a **dynamic and proactive **Risk Manager to lead and implement our risk management approach across major capital projects.
Reporting directly to Senior Management, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of accountability and quality, ensuring rigorous risk processes are embedded throughout our project and programme teams within the portfolio office.
This role requires proactive risk management, implementation of risk mitigation systems, robust reporting, and collaborative engagement with teams across the organisation.
You will act as our subject matter expert, sharing your risk management expertise with stakeholders while proactively driving mitigations across the programme. Join us in delivering the largest portfolio of projects in the region, focusing on community enrichment, job connectivity, and market access.
We seek someone who is an effective critical thinker with strong stakeholder management skills, capable of driving change and owning responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Risk Management & Strategy
- Implement and coordinate best-practice risk management across TfWM-wide projects and programmes.
- Embed risk management into project controls, ensuring it is considered holistically alongside decision-making and mitigations.
- Support qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (QRA) through workshops with programme and project managers.
- Establish, embed, and refine risk and issue processes across the project lifecycle.
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Stakeholder & Process Leadership
- Act as subject-matter expert on risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and escalation pathways.
- Oversee risk assurance work in alignment with broader audit and assurance plans.
- Collaborate with teams to develop clear project dashboard reporting, aligned with project objectives.
- Facilitate risk workshops, document outcomes, and drive actionable mitigation plans.
OperationalEnsurance & Continuous Improvement
- Regularly review critical paths, cost loading, dependencies, constraints, and milestones.
- Manage development and maintenance of risk/issue systems, processes, and documentation to uphold best practices.
- Contribute improvements to long-term risk management methodologies.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in implementing and maintaining risk management processes for major infrastructure projects.
- Hands-on experience in managing risk/issue processes and establishing mitigation action plans.
- Familiarity with risk matrices, escalation procedures, and decision-making frameworks.
- Experience in qualitative and quantitative risk assurance.
- Collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary teams, including project control environments.
- Experience navigating politically sensitive environments and managing diverse stakeholders.
- Strong education/mentoring capabilities for process diffusion within project teams.
- Ability to multi-task in high-pressure, fast-paced settings.
- Degree in a relevant field (Transport, Business Administration, Risk Management, Project Management) or equivalent experience.
Location
The role is based at 16 Summer Lane, with a minimum of 2 days per week in-office.
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Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary range (adjusted corporately if appropriate) alongside a broad range of perks:
- Local Government Pension Scheme (among the best in the UK).
- Additional Voluntary Contribution schemes tax-exempt pension/other investments.
- 28 days paid leave (option to purchase extra) + Statutory days.
- EV car benefit, healthcare plans, and sports facility access.
- Discounted fees for bikes/e-bikes, gym, will-writing, and mortgage advice.
- 3 paid volunteer days annually, friction-free tech financing, and retail purchasing power.
- Hours and Holiday policies details available on the careers site.
Why Join WMCA?
WMCA is regionally sanctioned for economic growth, job creation, and accessibility. Our commitment to people-first leadership drives community impact and innovation. Our mission—better futures for the West Midlands—is built on shared values.
Our Core Behaviours
- Collaborative: Trust, connection, and aligned goals drive our mission.
- Driven: Focused on impact, clarity, and care to deliver tangible results.
- Inclusive: Every voice matters—belonging, fairness, and psychological safety.
- Innovative: Embrace creativity and continuous improvement to shape the future.
Important Notes
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK is mandatory before any offer.
- Non-UK/EU applicants must provide attestation for the Standard UK Visa.
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