Third Party Risk Manager
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Third Party Risk Manager
Location: Salford Quays (Manchester) or Bupa Place (Kirkstall Forge, Leeds)
Salary: £64,200 – £80,200 per annum (dependent upon experience) + Fixed-term benefits allowance
Contract Type: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Working Style: Hybrid working with up to 3 days per week working from home (occasional travel to offices, supplier meetings, and stakeholders required)
About the Role
We are partnering to recruit an experienced Third Party Risk Manager to join a vital UK support function. In this key role, you will bring best practices to support the wider risk and assurance team, shape procurement risk management strategies, and ensure robust control environments across the third-party landscape.
As a Third Party Risk Manager through Supportive Bridge, you will act as a single point of expertise—owning third-party risk controls, guiding category teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping our customer-facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of care and service.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of Procurement's risk management strategy and internal controls framework within a third-party risk management setting.
Ensure strict compliance with the Procurement Policy and Suppliers Outsourcing Policy, acting as a trusted subject matter expert.
Navigate and respond to regulatory requirements for regulated firms (FCA, PRA, Central Bank of Ireland) alongside broader standards (CQC, ICO, HSE).
Create and maintain accurate management information (MI) and reporting to reflect the risk control environment and support data accuracy in tools like Process Unity.
Provide regular guidance to category teams, act as a trusted business advisor for current and emerging risks, and support internal audit activity and controls testing.
Support incident management, risk reporting, and governance committee submissions (local, functional, BINS/BISL, MU, and Group levels)—including producing materials and chairing when needed, and deputising for the Risk, Policy and Governance Manager.
What We Are Looking For
Proven third-party risk management background with solid experience working alongside supplier assurance and risk frameworks.
Clear comprehension of regulatory requirements, particularly the FCA (SYSC 8/13) and PRA handbooks.
Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and continuous improvement tools (a background in Procurement is highly desirable).
An appetite to drive compliance, strong communication skills with high self and social awareness, and a customer-focused approach.
Why Join Through Us?
Competitive Salary & Allowance: £64,200 – £80,200 DOE, backed by a fixed-term benefits allowance.
Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy up to 3 days working from home per week based out of Manchester or Leeds.
Comprehensive Leave: 25 days holiday per year (pro-rata).
Robust Wellbeing & Support: Access to physical and mental wellbeing support services, a confidential employee assistance programme, and a workplace pension scheme.
Everyday Perks: Online discounts covering shopping, entertainment, dining out, and more.