People Risk Specialist

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a People Risk Specialist to join our People Experience Team.

This is a great time to join the team as we are on a journey to increase the focus on people risk management across the organisation.

About the Role

As our next People Risk Specialist, you will support YBS in building an effective People Risk Culture where People Risks are managed and monitored within our risk appetite. This will involve you collaborating closely with key stakeholders across the organisation. Other role responsibilities include:

• You will support with the management and embedding of organisational People Risk controls, ensuring action plans are created, monitored, and delivered and that risks are monitored and escalated where appropriate.
• Perform Independent Control Testing by evaluating the effectiveness of the control environment through independent testing.
• Be responsible for reviewing and managing approvals of the People Risk Policy annually, or earlier in the event of significant changes to, legal / regulatory requirements, related activities, and processes, or to the external environment within which the Society operates.
• Support in building risk management capability across the organisation.
• Co-ordinate and support the preparation of People Risk updates and papers for Executive and Group Risk Committees.
• Manage, track and report on all actions arising from2LoD and 3Lod oversight reviews.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Understanding of Risk Management: you should have a good understanding of risk management concepts and control measures. Experience in people risk specifically is desirable but not essential.
• Independent Control Testing: You should be capable of performing controls testing independently, including tests of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience collaborating with stakeholders, including up to Senior Manager level, is important for effective collaboration and communication.
• Flexibility and Multitasking: Ability to be flexible and manage multiple pieces of work in a fast-paced team, ensuring timely and effective completion of tasks.
• So, if you feel you have the skills and experience then we would love to hear from you.

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

• Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We’re happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime during the recruitment process to discuss this.
• Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.
• Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

About our Benefits

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.
• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%
• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.
• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.
• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts,