Risk and Improvement Manager

THE COMMISSIONERS OF NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSES

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Risk and Improvement Manager

About Us

The Northern Lighthouse Board is the General Lighthouse Authority for Scotland and the Isle of Man, responsible for the superintendence and management of all lighthouses, buoys and beacons within those waters. We have provided this vital safety service to mariners since 1786.

The Role – Overview

This role will ensure NLB effectively manages risk, quality management and business continuity across the organisation, in line with wider government requirements. The Risk and Improvement Manager will operate as a member of NLB’s Senior Management Team to manage the ongoing optimal delivery of NLB’s corporate assurance and compliance service through the application of a comprehensive Integrated Business Management System (Certificated to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 & 27001), that identifies and implements continual improvement and mitigates risk. The post holder will also oversee NLB’s Data Protection and Transparency requirements in addition to Sustainability activity and reporting against the Greening Government Requirements.

Salary and Benefits

• £68,888 per annum rising to £75,031 after 1 year in post.
•  A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%.
• Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days.
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays.
• Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office.
• The opportunity to travel to some of the most beautiful and remote locations within Scotland and the Isle of Man.

Qualifications/ Experience Required

• Degree or equivalent in a related and relevant discipline
• Management and committee reporting experience
• Chartered membership of Institute of Risk Management or Chartered Quality Institute (or equivalent professional membership).
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of interpreting and communicating compliance requirements.
• Experience of business continuity management, planning and exercising.
• Experience of managing sustainability programmes at a corporate level.
• Proven experience as a lead auditor as well as having experience of managing and developing business management systems to recognised international standards.
• Experience of delivering enterprise-wide risk management at a senior level.
• Experience and knowledge of data protection and compliance with UK public sector transparency requirements.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Demonstrable experience of presenting information at all levels of a business, with the ability to build strong relationships as well as having strong influencing skills.
• The ability to drive on NLB business is also a requirement of the post.

There is also the opportunity to add real value to a professional organisation dedicated to the safety of those at sea, and to the protection of our maritime environment.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 14th August 2026

The NLB is an Equal Opportunities employer