University Risk Management
The principles of good risk management and opportunity identification should be embedded at all levels of decision-making. Risk management and the identification of opportunities is undertaken at the University of Warwick as a positive business driver. It should encourage innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to the activities we undertake while assessing and accounting appropriately for the risks that the University faces.
Risk Management at Warwick
The University Risk Management PolicyLink opens in a new window (approved by Council in July 2018) outlines the current approach of the University to risk management and the general responsibilities of those involved in managing and overseeing risk.
Risk Management for Departments
Risk management in all types of departments is undertaken as an integral part of the Strategic Planning Process. Guidance on the identification, assessment and communication of key risks is detailed within the Strategic Planning Process document. Risks to Faculty Strategies are heard at Academic Resourcing Committee. Risks to Commercial Service strategies are heard at CCSG Steering. Risks to Professional Services Strategies are heard at PSG Committee. The risk escalation process available on these web pages.
Operational Risk Management Framework
An operational Risk Management Framework is currently under development by the Risk and Resilience Team.
Further Information & Guidance
Whilst the Risk Management Policy and Strategic Planning Process documents provide an overview of how risks should be managed across the University, the Risk & Resilience Team encourages you to contact them to discuss risk management within your department. The team is able to offer guidance and advice in the form of meetings, risk workshops and presentations and can develop bespoke sessions to focus on the issues that are pertinent to individual departments.
If you would like to discuss this further, please contact:
Chris Griffin, Head of Risk and Resilience (Christopher.Griffin@warwick.ac.uk)
Kimberly Jebson-Hambly, Risk and Resilience Manager (Kimberly.Jebson-Hambly@warwick.ac.uk)
Lauren McCleary, Risk and Resilience Manager (Lauren.McCleary@warwick.ac.uk)
Salma Ahmed, Resilience and Governance Officer (Salma.Ahmed@warwick.ac.uk)
or email risk.management@warwick.ac.uk.
What is Risk Management: A Visual GuideLink opens in a new window
Risk Register Template & Scoring and Treatment Guidance
University Risk Management Policy
Travel risk management policy and pre-travel risk assessment
Approved Risk Appetite Statements
Other Guidance
"The Orange Book: Management of Risks - Principles and Concepts"Link opens in a new window
Strategic Planning and Analytics OfficeLink opens in a new window