Risk and Assurance Manager

The Risk and Assurance Manager role is part of the wider Internal Audit, Risk Management and Insurance Team at Calderdale Council, charged with ensuring that the local authority operates efficiently and effectively, meeting its statutory requirements on the use of its resources and delivering services that improve the lives of the people who live and work here. The post holder will lead on developing and implementing the council's risk management framework, ensuring risks are effectively identified, monitored and mitigated. You will lead on risk reporting to senior management, committees and external stakeholders, while monitoring compliance with governance frameworks and providing assurance that the council is managing its risks effectively and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Risk and Assurance Manager Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £44,075 to £47,181 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026 Summary The Risk and Assurance Manager role is part of the wider Internal Audit, Risk Management and Insurance Team at Calderdale Council, charged with ensuring that the local authority operates efficiently and effectively, meeting its statutory requirements on the use of its resources and delivering services that improve the lives of the people who live and work here. The post holder will lead on developing and implementing the council's risk management framework, ensuring risks are effectively identified, monitored and mitigated. You will lead on risk reporting to senior management, committees and external stakeholders, while monitoring compliance with governance frameworks and providing assurance that the council is managing its risks effectively and meeting statutory and regulatory requirements. About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Calderdale Norse Ltd