Contract DetailsLocation: Primarily remote - once monthly travel to LondonDuration: Initially 6 months - long term projectRate: 500 - 575 p/d inside IR35Clearance: Active SC is necessaryWe are seeking an experienced Risk Lead to support a critical programme of work. The role requires strong expertise in enterprise and project risk management, with demonstrable knowledge of industry standards and frameworks. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing, embedding, and maintaining robust risk management practices across the programme, ensuring compliance, transparency, and informed decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesLead on the design, implementation, and management of risk frameworks across the programme.Apply recognised standards such as ISO 31000 and Management of Risk (MoR) principles to build a comprehensive risk strategy.Facilitate the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks at both project and enterprise levels.Develop and maintain risk registers, ensuring risks are clearly articulated, categorised, and tracked with appropriate mitigations.Provide expert guidance and challenge to programme leadership on risk appetite, exposure, and treatment options.Produce risk reporting and dashboards to support governance, assurance, and stakeholder communication.Promote a culture of proactive risk awareness across delivery teams, ensuring risk considerations are embedded into planning and delivery.Liaise with senior stakeholders, auditors, and assurance