Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

And right now, we’re looking for a Senior Portfolio Risk Manager. Based at our Capenhurst site location you’ll be 1st line embedded global risk management role reporting to the Head of Group Risk & Internal Audit, and will be working closely with the Director of Group Projects, located at the Capenhurst site. You will play a critical role in overseeing and managing risk across our CAPEX portfolio. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of P3M Risk Management, and the ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies.

What will your day look like?

• Embed the Portfolio Risk Management Framework
• Facilitate regular Portfolio Risk workshops with key stakeholders including Senior Leadership Team
• Update and maintain the Portfolio Risk Register.
• Liaise with internal auditors on the design and application of the Portfolio Risk Management Framework
• Ensure effective linkage with Urenco’s Enterprise Risk framework and Project Risk Management Framework
• Drive a strong risk awareness culture at portfolio level by ensuring a consistent and/or appropriate application of the standard management processes, tools, documentation and reporting for Risk and Issue Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, business contacts and senior internal and external stakeholders to promote confidence in the Portfolio.
• Act as the key contact point for portfolio risk related queries across the Portfolio.
• Drive strong risk awareness culture at the Portfolio level and across the business.
• Pro-actively work with project teams and the Project Assurance function to conduct regular oversight and assurance activities to ensure alignment to procedures, high quality data and provide meaningful risk improvement plans.
• Monitor and report on risk exposure, the implementation of identified risk responses within the portfolio and individual projects.
• Escalate portfolio and project risks to the Group Head of Risk as required.
• Produce periodic second line risk reports to key forums including the Executive Board, Group Board and Group Risk and Audit Committee
• Challenge the proposed design of internal controls in underlying projects to ensure key operational risks are addressed.
• Conduct regular quantitative risk analysis across the Portfolio and be a key assurance point for QRA’s produced by the projects.
• Recruit, train, embed and manage a team of site based direct reports responsible for
  • Programme level reporting including identification of KPIs and trend.
  • Interfacings with Project Risk practitioners across the different sites
  • Providing independent review / challenge / improvements of risk registers through sharing of best practices
• Potential interface with other site teams (link between projects risks and other site functions)
• Deliver general and targeted Portfolio risk management training to enhance understanding and ownership of risk and wider first line of defense at all levels.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• Educated to degree level.
• Relevant project management or risk management qualification preferred (MoR, APM, IRM)
• Experienced user of ARM, Xactium or similar risk software
• Experienced user of @Risk, PRA & Safran
• Experience in Risk Management and project/ programme and portfolio environments
• Planning workload and risk requirements for 12, 24 and 36 months look ahead.
• Deep technical knowledge and expertise in risk management, P3M risk management and agile methodologies, with demonstrable experience in Portfolio Risk management frameworks
• Ability to take ownership and demonstrate initiative, to negotiate, consult, influence, build consensus cross-functionally and successfully navigate within a demanding environment.
• Professional presentation skills, including written and verbal communication proficiency in standard Microsoft programmes (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience in senior stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Results orientated, self-motivated and capable of prioritising and organising workloads.
• Professional presentation skills, including written and verbal communication proficiency in standard Microsoft programmes (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience in senior stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Results orientated, self-motivated and capable of prioritising and organising workloads.
• Strong Business and Commercial understanding: Understanding and applying knowledge of the business and sources of profitability and growth.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Analysing facts and making sense of information to effectively solve problems. Action Orientation: Taking on new opportunities and challenges with high energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of immediacy.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and thats just the start.

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities.

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will be able to accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Please be aware that this role is subject to security clearance and medical, drug and alcohol testing prior to start.

Our Promise

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.

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