Cancer Research Uk
Non-profit
RiskAdvisor
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“Risk Advisor at Cancer Research Uk. Skills: Risk management, Risk reporting, Governance. Support running of CRUK Operational Risk Committee. Clerk Operational Risk Committee”
Industry & Context.
Exercising judgement
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant experience working in a risk management team, Relevant experience operating risk management processes in a second line risk function
What You'll Do.
Support running of CRUK Operational Risk Committee
Clerk Operational Risk Committee
Manage governance for committee
Organise committee meetings
Liaise with committee attendees
Report committee metrics
Contribute ideas to risk approach development
Support project management of risk approach development
Support development of revised risk approach
Support operation of Risk Assurance Map
Support development of Risk Assurance Map
Support delivery of risk management improvement projects
Support update of function-owned key policies
Support update of related documents
Support delivery of End of Year Assurance process
Support associated reporting
Support other work of Risk department
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Across departmental boundaries; Internal networks for collaboration; Knowledge sharing
Communication Scope
Concise communication; Persuasive arguments; Impart information
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
**Salary:** £27,000 - £30,000 based on 21 hours per week (+ [Benefits](https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/careers/benefits)) **Grade: P2** **Directorate** : Chief Operating Office Reports to: Risk Management & Business Continuity Lead **Contract:** 9 month fixed-term contract **Hours:** Part time 21 hours per week **Location:** Stratford, London .Office-based with high flexibility **External closing date:** 22/06/2026 **Internal closing date:** 22/06/2026 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) as soon as possible. **Recruitment process: Two competency-based interviews** **Interview date:** **How do I apply?** We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. **At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.** We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. **What will I be doing?** * Support and enable the running of the CRUK Operational Risk Committee – clerking, governance, organisation, attendee liaison, metrics and reporting. * Contribute ideas to, and support project management of, the wider development of a revised approach to risk and assurance in CRUK. * Working together with colleagues in the Assurance function, support development and operation of Risk Assurance Map (RAM
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