Job Description

Are you looking to progress your career within the Risk Management field?

Our Internal Audit, Risk and Corporate Fraud Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Risk and Governance Officer with energy and drive to join our service.

This is an exciting opportunity to perform a key role within the Council, working with a wide variety of internal services, and external services supporting risk management and governance.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

With an excellent knowledge of risk management and the associated key principles and methodologies, you will be an integral part of the team, supporting the delivery of a customer focused risk management and governance service.

The role is full of variety. You will work closely with the Risk, Insurance and Governance Manager in the maintenance of robust systems for risk management and corporate governance across all Council operations to ensure that it delivers its priorities and achieves its objectives.

Working collaboratively, you will contribute to:

• The development of the Council\'s risk management policy and strategy and Code of Corporate Governance

• The development and delivery of a training programme for officers and members on corporate governance and risk management

• Embedding effective risk management and the principles of good corporate governance

• The provision of advice and guidance in relation to effective risk management and corporate governance

We encourage you to contact Tracy Henderson via email at to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

You will need either a risk management qualification, relevant degree or other relevant qualification and professional membership.

You will also need:

• Relevant experience of risk assessments
• Awareness of the key principles and methodologies for managing business risks
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and an excellent aptitude for developing innovative solutions.

Please use the \'Person Specification\' section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

In line with the County Council\'s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS

We want to be sure that every member of staff feels valued and rewarded for their individual contribution and believe we have got everything you would expect from a large organisation, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Various flexible working options including a hybrid approach (home and office working)
• Current holiday entitlement of 27 days per year, rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Attractive pension scheme

To view our full Benefits and Rewards package, please follow the link:

Benefits and Rewards are subject to individual terms and conditions.

IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?

You\'ll be joining a team committed to providing excellent service to both internal and external customers.

INTERVIEWS:

It is anticipated that interviews are scheduled to be held during week commencing 18th September 2023.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email .

HYBRID WORKING:

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR THIS POST WILL BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH NORTH EAST JOBS, INCLUDING YOUR INVITE TO INTERVIEW IF YOU ARE SHORTLISTED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL AFTER THE CLOSING DATE FOR NOTIFICATION FROM AS YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED BY ANY OTHER MEANS. PLEASE ENSURE YOU CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL.

Durham County Council