Senior Risk Officer – London Fire Brigade

We have an opportunity for a motivated Senior Risk Officer to join the Transformation Directorate. This role will work with Brigade departments to identify, analyse, and manage their corporate risks (i.e., risks that could stop the effective functioning of the department and/or delivery of the service) as part of the Brigade’s strategic risk management system. This post will provide guidance and support to all staff in terms of understanding the Brigade’s risk management system and the steps they can take to successfully manage their risks including timely updates through risk reviews.

The role holder will play an important role establishing a risk aware culture in the Brigade, encouraging the proactive management of risks by Heads of Service, senior officers, and departmental staff. The role will also provide advice and assistance to all staff regarding good practice risk management techniques, prioritising where risk management should take place as well as scanning for emerging threats.

Under the direction of the Head of Risk, the role will also play an important role in the continuing development of the strategic risk management framework, including but not limited to ensuring that there are appropriate risk strategies, policies, and procedures in place to facilitate the management and mitigation of significant risks to the organisation.

The Brigade is also keen to improve how it uses strategic risk information in a smarter way. You will lead on the development of IT systems and data tools to improve risk management functionality and accessibility for all users. This will include the development and implementation of key performance/risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) so that the effectiveness of the risk management review protocols can be assessed and managed.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with who has substantial experience working in a corporate risk environment and can evidence their familiarity with risk registers, good risk management practice, knowledge of available methods for risk treatment and the ability to persuade others regarding the importance of risk management. You will have a high level of IT competence, be energised to continually improve and develop our risk system, and be able to turn data from different sources into accessible (and repeatable) reports for all staff.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview

Stage 1

Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.

To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late-July 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.