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Risk & Compliance

Aston is a long-established research-led university known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to business and the professions. This is an exciting time to join Aston as we embark, under the new leadership of Professor Aleks Subic who joined the University in 2022 as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, on the development of a new and bold strategy which will ensure that the University continues to be renowned for innovation and quality of delivery to our beneficiaries.

As Head of Risk and Assurance, reporting to the University Secretary, you will be key to developing the risk and assurance framework and supporting policy that ensures effective governance and management of our strategic and operational risks. As the initial point of contact with our Internal Audit team you will help to ensure that the Internal Audit plan is reflective of the University assessment of risk, and you will support the Executive with the development and maintenance of our strategic risk register, and our Colleges and support teams with operational risk registers. This is a pivotal role in ensuring that effective risk management is embedded in our strategic and operational management, whilst supporting agile and timely decision making.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 30th January 2023

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We are committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter , recognised by a silver award, and we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit:

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.