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Tesco UK Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City Permanent Apply by 29-Jan-2026
About the role

You will be responsible for leading and managing multiple projects that support our Risk Management Strategy, providing expert advice and actionable insights to the business, and driving meaningful change across the organisation.

What is in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
  • Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
You will be responsible for
  • Act as a Risk Business Partner for a portfolio of stakeholders, ensuring accurate risk identification and assessment through review and challenge of risk registers.
  • Facilitate risk discussions and workshops with senior leadership to support informed decision-making and identify emerging risks.
  • Prepare Risk Management Committee papers for Board, Audit, and Executive meetings.
  • Support the development and implementation of Risk Control Assessments (RCA) and risk methodologies.
  • Create and deliver training materials to upskill the business and Group Audit team.
  • Coordinate the Risk Community of Practice to drive collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Embed new technologies, including automation, continuous improvement, and data analytics, to enhance risk insights.
  • Lead change projects and apply design thinking to improve Group Risk and Audit processes.
  • Commit to continuous learning about the business and industry, acting with integrity and in line with our Business Code of Conduct.
You will need
  • 2–3 years’ experience in risk management
  • Proven project and change management skills
  • Strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent communication skills with credibility at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of the retail sector (beneficial)
About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.