Risk Business Partner
Location: London with occasional travel to Newbury
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do
As a second line Risk Business Partner, you will forge strong relationships throughout the business, whilst providing oversight and support for the delivery of a robust and effective Risk Management Framework (RMF). The RMF protects our customers, our people, and our business. The role will entail developing and implementing new risk processes, tools and leading on specific projects to support Vodafone UK’s strategic execution.
- Continue to review and develop the Vodafone UK Risk Management Framework to align with changes in regulatory and customer requirements.
- Provide oversight to ensure that Vodafone UK is identifying and managing our risks in adherence to the Risk Management Framework, enabling risk-informed management decisions leading to good customer outcomes.
- Lead and manage the successful delivery of 2nd Line Risk initiatives from concept through to implementation.
- Provide knowledgeable and impartial advice and oversight of the 1st line risk management activities (including the operation of risk governance forums), escalating to senior management as and when required.
- Forge and maintain strong relationships with your respective Business Partners to ensure we have an informed and effective network of 1st line Risk representatives across the breadth of our organisation
- Promote the importance of effective risk management by developing both company wide and bespoke communications, training and leadership / team presentations
- Provide high quality material to support the Risk and Compliance Committee in its oversight of risk management across the business including adherence to the Risk Management Framework
Who you are
- Proven track record in designing and implementing Risk and/or Control Frameworks/ initiatives
- At least 3 years’ experience in Risk Management, Audit, Assurance, or Compliance
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leadership.
- Strong analytical, written and IT skills, including Microsoft Office tools.
- A willingness to learn and take initiative, with a positive outlook, and an appetite to succeed.
- Ideally qualified to degree level and/or holding relevant risk qualifications (e.g., IRM).
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
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