Risk Manager
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Programme & Project Management |
| Salary | £531 Per Day |
| Start Date | July 15th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Laura Goodmaker |
| Job Ref | 7584-PSR1JP00103988 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DV |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Risk Manager to join them on a 12 month contract. This position will be based in Corsham (4 days/ week)/ Hybrid.
Job Summary:
Top 3 Evaluation Criteria
- MSP Planning experience and skillset
- Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process
- Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports
This role covers a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of the project’s objectives. The role enables the smooth running of the project by supporting the team through the hygiene factors that keep a project running smoothly. These include, but are not limited to RAIDO, planning, scheduling, progress reporting and tracking stakeholder engagement.
Will be carrying out all the RAIDO work, scheduling updates and keeping the project reporting up to date.
On-site working at least 4 days a week is required due to the IT systems needed, but flexible hours may be possible.
Responsibilities:
- Planning and scheduling – Implement and maintain appropriate systems to enable effective planning and scheduling
- Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies and Opportunities (RAIDO) – Manage potential risk areas, working with risk managers and escalating as appropriate.
- Monitoring and reporting –Maintain project controls, keeping the project manager aware of the project status. Prepare project performance reports, presenting statistics and researching new information
- Stakeholder – Manage professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, and act as lead point of contact for some external parties. Draft and sign-off correspondence
- Admin – Ensure organisational tasks are carried out efficiently. Manage and monitor compliance of the project with Departmental Security, Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, Business Continuity and Business Planning.
As a Risk Manager, your main responsibilities will be:
- Conduct risk assessments across projects, programmes, and business operations.
- Identify strategic, operational, financial, commercial, security, and safety risks.
- Capture emerging risks and opportunities that may affect delivery objectives.
- Ensure risks are accurately recorded, reviewed, and updated.
- Monitor risk trends and risk exposure across portfolios and programmes.
Essential:
- DV cleared for duration
- Sole UK National
- Must be able to be STRAP inducted and have no foreign connections for them or their families.
- Risk Management
- Experience of preparing and reporting performance reports
- Ability to work to short deadlines and to prioritise accordingly, ensuring organisational tasks are carried out efficiently
- Planning and managing the effective use of resource
- Experience of managing professional relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Managing the RAIDO logs across the overall team and business
- Managing RISKS, dependencies, assumptions, project reporting, scheduling and updated as part of the process
- Managing strategies and plans as part of a busy role
- MSP Planning experience and skillset
- Strong self-starter with a proactive approach across the business
An active DV clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active DV clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
- MSP Planning experience and skillset
