Interim Risk Manager (6-Month Contract) | Local Authority
2 Days/Week Onsite | London

Are you an experienced Risk Manager ready to step into a high-impact role shaping strategy and strengthening governance?

We're supporting a Local Authority to appoint an interim Risk Manager on a minimum 6-month assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence senior leadership, drive enterprise risk strategy, and embed best practice across a complex organisation.

The Role
You'll lead and develop the organisation's risk management strategy, working closely with senior leaders to ensure risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving and embedding an enterprise risk management framework (ERM)
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and leadership teams
• Leading risk identification, analysis, mitigation, and reporting Supporting governance through collaboration with internal audit, finance, and compliance teams
• Horizon scanning to anticipate emerging risks across political, regulatory, and economic landscapes
• Championing continuous improvement and service transformation

About You
We're looking for someone who brings:

• Strong experience in strategic risk management (ideally public sector / local government)
• Expertise in governance, audit, and financial/regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Experience leading risk frameworks, transformation, or organisational change
• A proactive, advisory mindset with excellent communication skills
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. IRM) or equivalent experience

What's on Offer

• Minimum 6-month contract
• Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite)
• Opportunity to make a real strategic impact quickly
• Senior-level exposure across leadership and governance functions