Head of Risk

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a large Milton Keynes based, multi-site retail organisation who are looking to recruit a Head of Risk, on a permanent basis. The Head of Risk is responsible for leading the organisations enterprise risk, business assurance, insurance and data protection frameworks. This role ensures robust governance, effective internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while safeguarding the organisation''s assets, reputation and data. The Head of Risk will act as the primary liaison with Group Internal Audit, ensuring a strong control environment and protecting the organisation''s assets, data and reputation. In capacity as formal Data Protection Officer, the role ensures effective oversight of data protection, privacy and information governance and operates with appropriate independence with an indirect reporting line to the Group DPO on data protection matters. Key Responsibilities: Risk Management and Governance - Oversee the enterprise-wide risk management framework - Maintain and continuously improve the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) across all business areas - Facilitate risk identification, assessment, and mitigation processes with senior stakeholders - Provide regular risk reporting to the Senior Leadership Team - Embed a strong risk-aware culture throughout the organisation Audit and Business Assurance - Act as the primary contact for Group Internal Audit, coordinating audit planning, ..... full job details .....