Job Description
The Premier League’s Strategy team is looking to appoint a new Risk Manager to support delivery of our Risk Management framework.
The Risk Manager will play an important role in supporting the effective operation of the organisation, contributing to the Premier League’s wider organisational objectives. The role will take ownership of defined areas of the Risk Management work programme, managing associated tasks and projects, and contributing to the continued development of the function over time.
The Risk team is a relatively new and evolving function within the Premier League, working collaboratively across the organisation to support the identification and management of risk. The work we do varies, with recent examples across information security, matchday operations, fan engagement, legal, safeguarding and commercial and broadcast activities.
As the Premier League continues to evolve and expand through the launch of our International Offices, Premier League Studios and Premier League + —effective risk management plays a critical role in supporting the organisation’s ongoing success.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Risk Manager will deliver high-quality analysis, insight and reporting to support effective decision-making. The role will also help to promote a proactive, risk-aware culture, ensuring outputs are delivered to a high standard and on-time.
Who we are
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.
We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.
The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
The role
- Deliver and lead elements of the Premier League’s Risk Management Framework, maintaining risk registers and taking ownership of defined workstreams and projects
- Build strong relationships across the organisation, supporting teams to identify, understand and manage risk, and facilitating workshops where required
- Develop high-quality reports, dashboards and presentations, including materials for senior stakeholders and board-level discussions
- Contribute to training, tools and initiatives that promote proactive Risk Management, including supporting health & safety considerations where relevant
- Monitor emerging risks and trends, conduct structured analysis, and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders
Requirements for the role
- Experience of Risk Management principles and frameworks (e.g. Enterprise Risk Management)
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information clearly
- Confident communicator, with experience building relationships and working collaboratively and presenting to a range of stakeholders
- Strong academic background with a minimum of five year’s experience in a relevant role (eg. corporate strategy, finance, commercial, project management, operations)
- Experience managing projects or workstreams and delivering to deadlines
- Strong skills in preparing reports and presentations (Microsoft Office)
- Well organised, with strong attention to detail
- A proactive mindset and a desire to learn and develop
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