Risk Governance Adviser

Hours :

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week to be worked from our Head Office in Skipton.

Closing Date : Thu, 19 Feb 2026

The salary for this role is c.£32,500 dependent on skills and experience

As a Risk Governance Adviser, you’ll work closely with Risk and Governance Leads and operational teams to identify risks, assess and test controls, and support core governance activity across the Money function.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining a well‑controlled operating environment—ensuring risks are captured, tracked and escalated appropriately, audits run smoothly, and governance standards are met.

You’ll also support resilience activity such as Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Business Impact Assessments (BIAs), and incident reviews to help strengthen our controls and prevent repeat issues.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work / life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What You’ll Be Doing

Risk & Control Activity

Support the testing of controls to ensure they effectively mitigate identified risks.

Partner with operational teams to identify risks and recommend improvements to controls.

Ensure all risks follow correct governance and reporting processes.

Analyse trends, data and audit feedback to help strengthen our risk management approach.

Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), emerging risks, and compliance issues.

Support incident reviews, helping business areas identify root causes and lessons learned.

Governance, Audit & Compliance

Contribute to risk governance processes across the Money function.

Support internal and external audit activity.

Provide accurate, timely data and management information (MI) to support risk reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with Compliance Monitoring, Group Audit and the Money Leadership Team

What We’re Looking For

Experience in risk, governance, audit, compliance, or a related operational environment.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and trends.

Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

A proactive approach with the ability to challenge, influence, and support others.

An interest in continuous improvement and operational resilience.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.