Job Title
Enterprise Risk Manager
Ref #
53646
Date posted
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Leamington Spa
Business area
Legal
Department
Legal
Position level
C - Head of Department
Working time
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Working pattern
9am - 6pm Monday to Friday
What to Expect

We are recruiting for a Enterprise Risk Manager to join our fantastic Legal & Corporate Affairs department and can be based in Leamington or Bicester. As the Enterprise Risk Manager You will play a crucial role in identifying, analysing, and mitigating risks across the business. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies that protect the business as it scales, while supporting the company’s growth objectives

Please note some of our positions are hybrid, we are open to discussing for this position. Further details can be found on the application page.


What You'll Do
  • Continuously identify and assess potential risks that could impact the business, including operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation plans and strategies to reduce risk exposure, including corporate policies, insurance strategies, business continuity planning, and risk transfer solutions.
  • Support the Head of Compliance to ensure that the company adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, including environmental, safety and data privacy regulations.
  • Work closely with internal functions (e.g. Manufacturing, Finance, Engineering) to embed risk management practices in decision-making processes and operational workflows.
  • Advise and support audits of policy and compliance to standards, liaising with internal and external auditors as required. 
  • Support the response to significant risk events and crises, ensuring effective mitigation actions are taken and minimising disruption to the business.
  • Provide regular risk reports and updates to the company’s executive committee, audit & risk committee and the board, including detailed risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
  • Foster a proactive risk-aware culture across the business by providing training and guidance to employees on risk management best practices.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and emerging risks and adjust risk strategies accordingly to keep pace with business growth and market developments.
 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CRM, FRM, ARM) is desirable.

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in risk management, ideally within a scale-up, technology or automotive environment.

• In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.

• Experience with regulatory compliance and governance frameworks in the automotive or manufacturing sectors.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to senior management and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence teams to adopt a risk-aware mindset.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on agility and adaptability.

• High ethical standards and integrity. Commitment to upholding the company's values and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.


What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:

  • Structured career development framework
  • 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
  • Enhanced company pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus award
  • Private medical insurance and health cash plan
  • Life assurance benefit
  • Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
  • Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  • Generous parental leave policies
  • A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice
Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks. 

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey. 

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