What is great about the role?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in keeping Pobl Group safe, resilient and prepared for the future. As our Group Risk and Assurance Officer, you’ll support how we manage risk, policy, and business continuity across the organisation. You’ll be involved in meaningful work, including:

• Leading quarterly risk and assurance reviews
• Working with leaders across the business
• Testing internal controls and making improvement recommendations
• Supporting and developing the Risk and Assurance Assistant
• Helping colleagues feel confident and informed around risk and assurance

This is a people-focused role where your ability to work with others, think clearly, and bring structure will really make a difference. You’ll be supported by a friendly team and a flexible, agile work environment.

Where does this role fit in?

You’ll be part of our Legal and Governance team, reporting to the Head of Group Governance, Risk and Assurance. Your work will support all areas of the Pobl Group by:

• Coordinating with senior managers to identify and manage key risks
• Ensuring we follow strong risk, assurance, and policy practices
• Helping the organisation plan for unexpected situations through effective business continuity plans

You’ll also line manage the Risk and Assurance Assistant, helping them grow and succeed in their role.

What skills and experience do you need?

You’ll need experience in risk, audit, compliance or assurance, with the ability to analyse information and write clear reports.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is organised, objective and confident working with others
• Has strong communication and time management skills
• Can work flexibly across teams and systems
• Understands risk management and regulatory frameworks

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Knowledge of housing, care or support sectors
• Experience with business continuity planning
• A risk management qualification (e.g. CRMA)

You should also have a good general education (GCSEs or equivalent) and be comfortable using Microsoft Office.

What are the pay and benefits? 

• £41,859 for a 37 hour, Full time, permanent opportunity
• Flexible working policies – This role will involve working from home, our head offices, either Newport, Cardiff or Swansea and visiting our other sites which are across South Wales.
• You will benefit from mileage expenses at 45p per mile as per Pobl’s policy.
• 26 days holiday entitlement plus Bank holidays , rising to 30 days with length of service 
• Training and progression opportunities 
• Pension scheme  
• Sick Pay   
• Colleague Referral Scheme (£250 per referral)  
• Time for Talking – a free counselling service  
• Health Cash Plan  
• Savings Scheme  
• Electric Vehicle Lease Schemes  
• Cycle to work and Electric Car scheme  
• Eyecare plan  
• Give as You Earn charity donation scheme   
• Gym and shopping discounts  

What’s FREDIE?  

At Pobl Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity at Pobl Group and we encourage you to apply now.   

How do you apply?      

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply send us your CV and a short cover letter explaining your motivation, skills, and experience, along with a few contact details so that we can get back in touch with you.

• Closing date: 6^th July
• Interviews: 24^th July in our Cardiff office and will include a presentation and panel interview

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process, please contact group.talent@poblgroup.co.uk or 0300 3735262

Who are Pobl Group?

Pobl Group is a leading provider of housing, care, and support services in Wales, committed to making a difference in communities by providing high quality, affordable homes and tailored support services. Recently, Pobl merged with Linc Cymru to strengthen its ability to support more individuals and families across the region, creating a greater impact through collaboration and shared expertise.