Cancer Research Uk

Non-profit

RiskAdvisor

£27–30k London, United Kingdom PART TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Non profit
Problems you'll solve

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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