Risk Manager

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About NEP & Net Zero North Sea Storage Limited
Join one of the UK's most exciting and pioneering projects - the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) is developing onshore and offshore infrastructure needed to transport CO2 from carbon capture projects across Teesside and the Humber - collectively known as the East Coast Cluster - to secure storage under the North Sea. The infrastructure is crucial to achieving net-zero in the UK's most carbon-intensive industrial regions.

This is a first-of-its-kind, utterly unique and extremely exciting start-up organisation. NEP is an incorporated joint venture established solely to develop and operate CO₂ transportation and storage infrastructure on behalf of the NEP Shareholders - BP, Equinor and Total Energies.

• Be part of a groundbreaking project that will transform both the UK's energy landscape and the local Tees Valley community.
• Work in a dynamic start-up environment with significant investment and growth plans.
• Collaborate with industry leaders and government stakeholders.
• Modern offices in central Darlington, close to the train station and with free onsite parking.
• Flexible & hybrid working pattern

RISK MANAGER

• Maintain and continuously improve NEP's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of corporate and functional risk registers.
• Facilitate risk assessments, workshops and risk reviews.
• Challenge and support risk owners in the management of risks and controls.
• Monitor emerging risks and changing risk exposures.

• Develop and maintain key risk indicators and risk metrics.
• Produce regular risk reports and dashboards.
• Support Executive Leadership and governance committees through effective risk reporting.
• Analyse trends and provide insight into risk drivers and control effectiveness.

• Promote awareness and understanding of risk management across NEP.
• Deliver risk training and guidance to employees and contractors.
• Support the embedding of risk management into business planning and decision-making processes.
• Develop and maintain risk management procedures and supporting documentation.

• Support development of the organisation's annual assurance plan.
• Work with the Internal Audit Lead to ensure audit plans remain aligned to key risks.
• Support audit activities where appropriate.
• Provide cover for routine audit administration and action tracking activities during periods of absence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Risk Management Expertise: Strong understanding of enterprise risk management principles, risk assessment techniques, control frameworks and risk reporting.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Ability to identify, assess and evaluate risks, analyse trends and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Communication & Influence: Ability to communicate risk information clearly and effectively, influencing stakeholders to take appropriate action.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships across NEP, shareholder organisations, service providers and contractor organisations, collaborating effectively to support risk management objectives.
• Facilitation & Collaboration: Skilled in facilitating risk workshops, challenging constructively and building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.
• Planning & Organisation: Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate risk information and deliver high-quality reporting within agreed timescales.
• Commercial & Business Awareness: Understanding of strategic, operational, project and commercial risks within complex infrastructure, energy or industrial environments.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to enhance risk management processes while maintaining a pragmatic and proportionate approach.

• Relevant professional qualification, degree-level education, or equivalent practical experience in risk management, governance, project controls or a related discipline.
• Experienced in the use of Omega 365 Risk Module for the administration, monitoring, reporting, and management of project risks
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in risk management, enterprise risk, project risk or governance-related roles.
• Experience in the energy, infrastructure, industrial or other highly regulated sectors; Oil & Gas background is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience working across organisational interfaces, including service providers, joint ventures, contractors or complex stakeholder environments, is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of facilitating risk assessments, maintaining risk frameworks and supporting risk-based decision-making.
• Experience developing risk registers, risk reporting and key risk indicators.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry standards relevant to large-scale infrastructure or energy projects.

What you'll get in return

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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