Risk Manager

Have you coordinated and/or led risk management plans and processes that prepare an organisation for the unexpected? Do you thrive in roles where building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders is key? Can you navigate complex risks across multiple departments whilst driving strategic resilience? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is seeking a Risk Manager to join the Corporate Services Directorate which delivers essential support functions including Governance, Performance, Communications, Finance, HR, and more. The Risk Manager sits within the Corporate Governance team, reporting to the Head of Governance, Risk and Planning. It is a highly collaborative role, engaging with every department across the Agency. The team plays a central role in shaping strategic resilience, risk management, and business continuity planning, ensuring the MCA remains compliant, prepared, and aligned with government standards and objectives.

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

• Lead and evolve the Maritime Coastguard Agency’s risk management process in line with government standards.
• Support robust business continuity and crisis management plans.
• Coordinate performance reporting and ensure data accuracy across the Agency using analytic tools such as Power BI or similar.
• Drive governance improvements and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to embed strategic planning and resilience.
• Support the creation of the Annual Business Plan, Report and Governance Statement.
• Advise on internal controls and assurance for the Chief Executive and Board.
• Foster a culture of excellence through strong stakeholder engagement and innovation.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.