Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Job Title: Risk Lead
Salary: £57,100 – £76,450
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 35 hours per week
Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship: Available
Hybrid Working: 2 days per week in the office
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a part of the prestigious University of Cambridge, is one of the world’s leading academic publishers and assessment organizations. We are dedicated to shaping the future of education by providing high-quality resources that enhance learning worldwide. As a respected institution, we continuously innovate to meet the evolving needs of educators, students, and researchers.
As we continue to build on our legacy of excellence, we are looking for a Risk Lead to join our Exam Technology department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about risk management to make a significant impact within a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Role Overview
The Risk Lead will play a critical role in shaping the future of risk management at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. You will lead the risk management efforts across high-stakes exam products and services, managing risk assessment campaigns, assurance reviews, and contributing to the design and launch of new assessment products.
This position offers the opportunity to work within a hybrid environment, spending two days per week in our office in Cambridge while taking ownership of risk management practices across the department. You will work closely with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and governance, while acting as the Risk Champion to foster a strong culture of risk management across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
As the Risk Lead, your role will involve a variety of high-impact tasks and responsibilities:
Leadership and Responsibility
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Lead Risk Management Initiatives: Take ownership of the risk management framework and guidelines, ensuring risks within the Exam Technology department are effectively managed and mitigated.
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Drive Cultural Change: Lead by example, embedding risk management best practices and fostering a proactive approach to risk within the team and across the organization.
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Develop and Implement Risk Strategies: Collaborate with key stakeholders to create and implement strategies that align with organizational goals while addressing potential risks.
Governance & Compliance
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Third-Party Investigations: Work closely with third-party vendors and contractors to ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements, such as GDPR.
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Risk Assessments & Reviews: Lead ongoing risk assessment campaigns, assurance reviews, and risk reporting to identify emerging risks and provide actionable insights.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all activities adhere to industry standards and regulations, promoting a culture of governance and accountability within the organization.
Stakeholder Collaboration
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Build Strong Relationships: Develop and nurture trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and effective risk management collaboration.
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Facilitate Risk Discussions: Organize and lead discussions with stakeholders to ensure all risk management processes are understood and properly implemented across the department.
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Integrate Risk Management into Daily Operations: Work across teams to integrate risk management practices into everyday activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Communicating and Influencing
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Clear Communication: Convey complex risk-related topics in an understandable way to a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring clarity and engagement.
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Influence Decision-Makers: Use your expertise to influence decision-makers, guiding them toward effective prevention measures, controls, and solutions to manage risks.
About You
We are looking for a strategic and collaborative leader with a proven background in risk management, project management, or assurance. You should be passionate about creating effective risk management strategies that support the achievement of organizational goals. While a formal qualification in risk management is not required, the ability to manage complex risk landscapes is essential. We will provide support for professional development and further your risk expertise.
Key Skills and Experience:
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Risk Management Frameworks: Familiarity with ISO 31000, NIST, and COSO frameworks.
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Integrated Risk and Quality Management: Knowledge of integrated processes and their application in high-stakes environments.
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Cybersecurity Principles: Understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
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Incident Management: Experience in detection, response, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
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Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of regulations such as GDPR and other external requirements.
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IT Infrastructure and Architecture: Knowledge of networks, servers, databases, and cloud services.
Why Join Us?
At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible working environment. Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a global impact through education.
We believe in work-life balance, which is why we offer:
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28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Private medical insurance and Permanent Health Insurance for your peace of mind.
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Discretionary annual bonus to reward your hard work.
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Group personal pension scheme to secure your financial future.
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Life assurance up to 4x your annual salary.
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Green travel schemes to promote eco-friendly commuting.
Our hybrid working model ensures flexibility, with the option to work remotely while maintaining a connection to the office. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, and our environment embraces diversity, learning, and continuous improvement.
Rewards and Benefits
We support you in living well both inside and outside of work with our comprehensive benefits package:
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28 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
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Private medical and permanent health insurance to support your health and well-being.
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Discretionary annual bonus to recognize your contribution.
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Group personal pension scheme for long-term financial security.
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Life assurance up to four times your annual salary.
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Green travel schemes to encourage eco-conscious commuting.
We are a hybrid working organization, offering a range of flexible working options, with most employees spending 40-60% of their time at the office.
Application Process
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join our world-class team and help shape the future of risk management at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
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Closing date for applications: April 25th, though we may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified.
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Interviews: Scheduled for the week commencing May 12th.
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Successful applicants will be subject to background checks, including DBS clearance, due to the regulated nature of the role.
As a Skilled Worker Visa sponsor, we encourage applicants from around the world to apply for this role. Please refer to the gov.uk website for further guidance on eligibility for the Skilled Worker Visa.
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Why Work with Us?
Joining Cambridge University Press & Assessment means being part of an organization with a strong reputation for excellence in education. You’ll have the opportunity to pursue your potential, work alongside passionate professionals, and contribute to shaping the future of global education.
We value diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, including age, disability, gender, ethnicity, and more. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment where everyone can thrive, contribute their ideas, and drive positive change.
Apply Here and take the first step toward shaping the future of risk management with us.