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General information

Posting ID
P171
Type of employment
Permanent
Organisation
Great British Energy
Salary Banding MIN
£ 0
Location
Aberdeen
Salary Banding MAX
£ 0
Workplace Type
Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Job Title: Senior Risk Manager (Operational) 

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Head of Risk 

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK’s Clean Energy Future. 

At GBE, we’re not just building an energy company – we’re shaping the future of the UK’s energy landscape. 

Our mission is clear:

  • Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
  • Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter – from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

  • Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
  • Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
  • Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Senior Risk Manager – Operational to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Framework & Governance 

  • Lead and continually enhance GBE’s operational risk management framework, policies, and methodologies
  • Oversee GBE’s operational risk governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
  • Provide guidance to first‑line teams on risk policies, standards and governance expectations  
  • Ensure strong, evidence‑based oversight of operational risk across all business units

2. Risk Identification & Assessment 

  • Lead enterprise-wide risk identification exercises, including scenario analysis and emerging risk assessments
  • Oversee business risk and control self‑assessments, ensuring consistency and challenge

3. Incident & Issue Management 

  • Develop and oversee an operational incident management framework, including root cause analysis and lessons learned
  • Ensure timely escalation, tracking, and closure of operational risk issues
  • Provide analysis on trends, themes, and systemic risks
  • Contribute to resilience testing, business continuity planning, and supplier risk activities

4. Risk Reporting & MI 

  • Produce high‑quality operational risk reporting and tracking, suitable for Executive and Board level
  • Ensure risk data quality, consistency, and transparency across the organisation

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Challenge 

  • Build strong relationships with first-line teams to embed a proactive risk culture
  • Provide challenge, coaching and support to improve risk awareness and decision-making
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on strategic or change initiatives 

Qualifications and Experience

Essential: 

  • Extensive experience in operational risk management within a regulated environment
  • Strong understanding of operational risk frameworks, controls testing, incident management, and risk assessment
  • Analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and distil insights
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
  • The ability to be a self-starter, and confidence to build processes and policies from the ground up 

Desirable:

  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; professional qualifications (FRM, CFA) desirable
  • Experience in energy, utilities, financial services, or another complex operational sector 
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to the organisation
  • Industry risk qualifications (e.g. IRM, CORM etc)
  • Confident challenger with strong relationship‑building skills
  • Proactive, detail‑focused, and comfortable working independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Qualities

  • Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively 
  • Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact 
  • Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships 
  • Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working 
  • Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment 

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary 
  • Performance-related bonus scheme 
  • Excellent pension scheme 
  • 4x salary life assurance 
  • Group income protection 
  • 38 days annual leave 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Ongoing professional development and training 
  • Supportive, inclusive working environment 

 How to Apply
 For further information please contact: 

 Pearse O’Brien 
 Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist
 pearse.obrien@weareams.com
 PSRpermapplications@weareams.com 

Application Close Date: 

25th May 2026 

 

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