Job Title: Risk and Assurance Manager
Salary: The starting salary is £48,995 which includes allowances totalling £3,009
The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863 Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Across London (Hendon, Sidcup, Victoria Embankment)
The performance function within Learning & Development has the remit of delivering Performance, Risk and Insight across the MPS. The unit reports to the Head of Performance and Assurance delivering analytical support across the organisation; in support of the delivering of learning and development across the Met for officers and staff supporting the commitment to make the MPS a data driven organisation.
The L&D Performance & Assurance team currently covers the following areas:
- Delivery Services (academies) analytical and risk support
- Leadership (FLLP, MLLP and SLP) analytical and risk support
- Learning Solutions (business engagement, technology and catalogue) analytical and risk support
- Strategy & Performance (people, performance and risk) analytical support
The Role
As Risk and Assurance Manager, you will:
- Help build a strong Learning & Development directorate to drive and build high standards of risk management.
- Forge strong links across the directorate through the academies and pillar, developing a deep understanding delivery challenges.
- Work closely with the central risk team to ensure timely and appropriate corporate decisions.
- Support the management and control of corporate and business group risk through assurance and internal audit activities, collaborating with senior leaders and supporting the directorate.
- Set and communicate standards for risk management and assurance across the directorate.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to inform scrutiny, develop best practice, and support improvements.
- Draft and contribute to papers for senior governance forums, including Senior Leadership meetings and Directors Risk and Performance packs.
- Provide additional support across the Performance and Assurance team as needed.
Main Duties
- Lead and support risk management and assurance activities to manage risk.
- Develop and communicate risk management standards.
- Build relationships across the organisation and with external partners.
- Draft clear, evidence-based papers for senior decision-making forums.
- Conduct research and horizon-scanning to inform risk management and assurance.
- Support the team with additional tasks during periods of high demand.
Skills and Attributes
- Strategic thinker, able to identify and manage risk effectively.
- Skilled negotiator and influencer, able to build consensus.
- Self-starter and team player, with excellent problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
- Energetic, resilient, and able to prioritise competing demands.
- Champion for inclusion and ethical standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for varied audiences.
- Good analytical capability; able to interpret and summarise large amounts of information.
- Confident IT skills, including Excel.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 10th March 2026.
