Job Introduction
Job Title: Principal Risk Officer - Grade 10 (£42,839 - £47,181)
Working Pattern: Hybrid, minimum two days per week in Lincoln
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: Sunday April 12th 2026
Interviews: Thursday April 30th 2026
Do you have a drive to improve the way public services are delivered? Are you passionate about safeguarding those services?
We are looking for a confident, ambitious and analytical Principal Risk Officer to assist in delivering the risk management strategy for Lincolnshire County Council.
About the role
The Principal Risk Officer plays a critical role supporting the Council through the embedding of a risk aware culture as highlighted in the Councils risk management strategy.
You will facilitate high level conversations across all areas of the Council, supporting colleagues to identify, assess, mitigate and review their risks.
The role includes delivery of the risk management training plan, facilitation of the strategic risk groups and the directorate risk groups.
This role enjoys hybrid working with the expectation to attend the Lincoln work base at least twice per week.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Extensive knowledge/experience in risk management and / or an appropriate qualification.
- Experience working at a senior level ideally in local authority or public sector bodies.
- Excellent presentation and facilitations skills.
- The ability to apply a range of analytical techniques to understand and interpret risks and controls.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiating, influencing and challenging.
What we offer
Our environment is supportive and we are ambitious for both the people who work here and the residents of the county. In addition to a competitive salary, you can enjoy a flexible working pattern, generous annual leave and pension scheme and exciting training and development opportunities.
For further information on all our benefits please see our brochure: [https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/jobs-careers/rewards-benefits-1]
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Kevin Lane via email kevin.lane@lincolnshire.gov.uk
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good at enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
