Risk and Assurance Manager (Band 4/HEO)

The Science, Engineering and Analysis Division (SEAD) plays a role in delivering scientific, engineering and specialist expertise that supports HSE's mission to protect people and places. As part of the SEAD Risk and Assurance Team, the Risk and Assurance Manager will help provide confidence that key risks, controls, compliance obligations and quality management arrangements are being effectively managed across a complex and technically diverse environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and analytical professional to contribute to risk, assurance, quality and compliance activities that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.

At SEAD, we are committed to developing capable risk and assurance professionals through ongoing learning, professional development and the application of industry recognised frameworks and standards.

Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• You will help deliver a planned programme of audit, assurance and compliance activity across SEAD. You will support review planning, gather and assess evidence, maintain clear records, track actions and help ensure findings are followed up effectively.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing constructive challenge to identify process gaps and control weaknesses, support continual improvement, and provide clear assurance updates to managers and senior stakeholders.
• Where risks, overdue actions or evidence gaps are identified, you will escalate these appropriately and support proportionate, evidence based decisions.
• Work with colleagues across SEAD to assess control effectiveness, identify emerging risks and compliance issues, analyse assurance findings and identify themes to strengthen processes, documentation, controls and reporting, supporting informed decision-making across statutory, major hazard, business continuity and governance activities.
• You will coordinate and deliver assurance reviews, audits and compliance activities, maintain oversight of action tracking and evidence, and support the development of the Division's certified Quality Management System (ISO 9001).

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Selection Process Information

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Application information

As part of your application, you will be invited to complete an anonymised CV which should include your career history, experience, and qualifications.

Please be advised that the CV is for information purposes only and will not be scored.

As part of your application you will be asked to complete a Personal Statement of no more than 1250 words which demonstrates how you meet the Essential Skills and Criteria of the job advert. You will also be asked to write 250 words on the Lead Behaviour "Managing a Quality Service".

Application guidance

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement Civil Service careers

Sift information

A sift will take place during week commencing 7th September 2026 and you will be assessed on your personal statement. We will assess your experience, skills, and knowledge against the criteria detailed above. In the event of a high number of applications at sift we will assess on the lead behaviour: Managing a Quality Service.

Interview information

Interviews will take place face-to-face at our Buxton office, SK17 9J N, during week commencing 21st September 2026. You will be assessed against experience, strengths and the advertised behaviours.

Please also note that sift and interview dates are subject to change depending on the number of applications received.

Sponsorship

This role is not open to application from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and require sponsorship your application will be rejected, and any provisional offers of employment will be withdrawn.

Further information

Due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and, Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE’s Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details – name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box internal.fraud@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.

Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.

HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.

If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: HR.Resourcing-Team@hse.gov.uk

If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.

Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.

Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further;

Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.