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Senior Risk Manager

Senior Risk Manager - Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - Manchester Based - twice per week in the office - Market rate You'll lead and coordinate Risk Management for programmes and projects, ensuring their successful…

Inside IR35 Public Sector
Pay rate £600 – £650/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 July 2026

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Senior Risk Manager - Inside IR35 - 12 Month Contract - Manchester Based - twice per week in the office - Market rate

You'll lead and coordinate Risk Management for programmes and projects, ensuring their successful delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while providing expert advice to Project and Programme Managers.

This role involves leading and coordinating Risk Management for programmes and projects, providing expert guidance to ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated effectively. You will develop and maintain Risk Management Plans and registers, facilitate workshops to capture risks, and perform qualitative and quantitative risk analyses to inform decision-making. The role also includes monitoring risks, challenging controls, and reporting on trends to protect project delivery. Additionally, you will support tender processes by preparing risk reports and reviewing contractor risk plans.

Vast Risk Management experience, with expertise in programmes and projects, including qualitative and quantitative risk analysis (e.g., QCRA, QSRA).
Proven ability to develop and implement Risk Management Plans, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in risk analysis software (e.g., @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including facilitating risk workshops and presenting findings to leadership.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) and familiarity with risk management databases (e.g., Predict!).
Ability to monitor risks, challenge controls, and report trends to ensure project delivery remains on track.(Rullion is a recruitment agency)

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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