Job Description

Risk Consultant

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Support and enhance the Group Risk Management Framework to meet best practice and regulatory standards whilst supporting delivery of strategic objectives and value.
Analyse and report risk data to inform decision making by senior leaders, projects and programmes and governance committees.
Build relationships to promote risk awareness and strengthen risk culture across the business.
Hybrid role with 80% homeworking and 20% based in Stratford-upon-Avon.

About the role

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Are you passionate about risk management and governance? We 're seeking an experienced Risk Consultant to join our Operational Risk team, supporting the effective implementation and continuous improvement of our Risk Management Framework.



The Operational Risk team plays a vital role in protecting the business by identifying, assessing, and managing risks that could impact operations. Their purpose is to support and challenge stakeholders in embedding a strong risk culture, ensure compliance with the Group's risk appetite, and provide assurance to governance bodies. They also lead on operational resilience, including business continuity and incident management, and are actively involved in major change programmes to assess and mitigate emerging risks.



You'll play a key role in ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with the Risk Management Framework, best practice and regulatory requirements, helping to safeguard our business and support informed decision-making.



You'll have the opportunity to build and nurture strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as risk governance committee members, ensuring the effective delivery of the Group's risk and business objectives. You'll champion the Risk Division as a centre of excellence, using your technical expertise to drive the ongoing development and enhancement of our Risk Management Framework and tools. By collating, analysing, monitoring, and reporting on risk data and events, you'll provide valuable insights to stakeholders and committees, supporting informed business decisions and ensuring we meet all internal, external, and regulatory requirements.



Additional duties:



Advise and support the business on Group-wide risks, risk events, and emerging risks, ensuring proactive effective risk management.
Design and deliver clear communications and training to strengthen risk knowledge and governance across the Group.
Identify and recommend improvements to risk management practices in line with best practice and regulations.
Ensure efficient use of the Group risk management system, designing reporting and enhancing functionality.
Deliver thematic reviews to outline areas of focus and inform decision-making.

About you

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You are an experienced risk management professional with a solid background in technical risk management, ideally developed within the insurance, financial services, or banking sectors. You bring proven expertise in using risk management systems to accurately record, monitor, and report risk information, supporting effective decision-making across the business.



With strong stakeholder engagement skills, you build constructive relationships and are able to influence and guide key discussions. Your strengths in analytical thinking, effective communication, and presentation delivery enable you to convey complex risk matters with clarity. You also demonstrate excellent written communication skills, producing high-quality reports that meet professional standards.



Your combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal capability ensures you can provide valuable insight, support risk governance, and help drive a robust risk management culture.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

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When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:



Salary - 50,000 to 60,000 (depending on experience)
Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend 500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility

Working at NFU Mutual

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We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.



We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of 'Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK', the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.



We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

Stratford-upon-Avon

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Tiddington Road

Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 7BJ


Visit the Stratford-upon-Avon (Tiddington) office

Vacancy managed by

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Faye Fairburn