Head of Risk and Assurance

Pensions Regulator

Brighton and Hove, UK

Hybrid

Expires: Expiring in less than 3 weeks

Policy

Full time

£89,930 per year

Job summary

Knowledge of the regulatory environment, statutory duties and accountability frameworks
A relevant professional qualification in risk, audit or a related field, a degree‑level qualification, or equivalent experience in a risk and assurance function
Significant experience designing, embedding and reviewing enterprise risk management and assurance frameworks in a complex organisation
Experience leading and developing technical teams
Ability to communicate complex risk and assurance issues clearly to non‑technical audiences
Experience supporting organisational culture change and strengthening first‑line risk and assurance capability
Understanding of recognised risk management standards and frameworks (such as the HM Treasury Orange Book or COSO ERM)

Job description

As Head of Risk and Assurance, you will play a vital role in helping The Pensions Regulator (TPR) protect savers and deliver its statutory objectives. You will lead how TPR identifies, manages and gains assurance over risk, providing trusted insight and constructive challenge that supports confident decision‑making at every level of the organisation.

Working closely with colleagues across the first, second and third lines of defence, you will shape and embed proportionate, organisation‑wide risk and assurance frameworks. Your work will help ensure TPR operates in a lawful, efficient and effective way, even as the external pensions environment continues to change.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, Executive Directors and the Board, translating complex risk information into clear, meaningful reporting that supports both strategic and operational priorities. You will also lead and develop a team of risk and assurance specialists, building capability, consistency and shared ownership of good risk management across TPR.

Person specification

Finds purpose in strengthening public trust and supporting good outcomes for savers
Enjoys working collaboratively across teams and levels of seniority
Takes a thoughtful, balanced approach to risk and assurance
Values developing people and building shared capability
Is motivated by continuous improvement and learning

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £89,930, Pensions Regulator contributes £26,052 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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Selection process details

Shortlisting to commence week beginning 18th May. Two stage interview process, beginning week of 25th May.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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£89,930 per year