For our colleagues, this breadth means real variety, stability and room to grow. Whatever the role, you’ll be part of a team focused on delivering exceptional customer care – using your expertise to support and guide customers, solve problems and help keep the nation moving with confidence.
About the role
Join Halfords in a high‑impact role shaping our risk and governance strategy. As a listed PLC we must comply with the UK Corporate Governance Code, and Provision 29 requires robust oversight of our risk management and internal controls. You’ll ensure our framework is strong, transparent and fully aligned with regulatory expectations ahead of our FY27 year‑end attestation.
Reporting to the Head of Risk and Control, with exposure to the plc board, audit and executive committees, this role is central to embedding a risk‑aware culture across the business. You’ll identify, assess and mitigate risks affecting operations, reputation, financial performance or compliance, collaborating across teams to keep Halfords resilient and ahead of the curve. This is your chance to make a visible impact on a major PLC and shape the future of risk management.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain Halfords’ risk management framework, policies and procedures to ensure a robust and transparent approach to risk.
- Maintain and oversee the risk register, driving implementation of mitigation strategies and monitoring progress.
- Identify, evaluate and track key risks across financial, operational, strategic, regulatory, cybersecurity and reputational areas.
- Ensure a balanced approach to risk‑taking and mitigation, aligning risk management with Halfords’ strategic objectives.
- Support risk workshops across the organisation to inform decision‑making and strengthen organisational resilience.
- Prepare and present clear, insightful risk reports to executive management, the board and other key stakeholders.
- Lead training and awareness programmes to embed a strong, risk‑aware culture throughout the business.
- Act as a centre of excellence for risk, partnering with teams including Finance to meet Provision 29 requirements, while leading and developing a dedicated risk team.
Qualifications
- Strong technical expertise with extensive risk management experience and a proven ability to embed change and risk practices across a business.
- Skilled at influencing, partnering and building alignment with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
- Excellent communicator with strong written, presentation and analytical skills to convey complex risk concepts clearly.
- Proactive, energetic and resilient, with the confidence to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
- High level of initiative, attention to detail and ability to rapidly understand business operations and inherent risks.
- Collaborative team player who can motivate, inspire and lead others.
- Ambitious and committed to personal development, consistently delivering high performance and demonstrating tenacity in achieving goals.
Benefits
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, car allowance, annual discretionary bonus scheme, pension and life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and support your future career aspirations.
- Hybrid working in our Support Centre; you will be based at the Support Centre 2‑3 days a week.
- Access to a wealth of employee discounts across the Halfords suite of products and services.
- Well‑being and inclusion are at the heart of our colleague experience. We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your well‑being at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.
Halfords
Halfords is the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products, supported by one of the country’s largest independent vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair networks through Halfords Autocentres. Our expanding Commercial Fleet Services division further strengthens our position, giving us a dynamic, diverse business that spans retail, automotive expertise and large‑scale fleet support.
Not sure you meet all the criteria? We’d encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.
At Halfords, we operate a hybrid working policy with 2‑3 days on site at our Support Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire.
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