Head of GRC

Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance Salary: Competitive Salary plus cash car allowance Location: Remote Keywords: Information Security, ISO 27001, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, Cyber Security, Team Management, Audit, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Protection A distinguished opportunity has arisen for a Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance to join a highly regarded organisation. This position is integral to the Group’s Information Security strategy, underpinning the maintenance of exemplary standards, compliance, and risk management practices.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing information security governance programmes, working in close concert with both business and technology divisions to ensure that security imperatives are clearly articulated and diligently executed.

• Opportunity to influence and direct the Group’s Information Security governance programme through collaboration with cross-functional teams and by shaping strategic decisions at all levels.

What you'll do:
As a Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance you will assume responsibility for guiding a proficient team devoted to safeguarding organisational information assets through robust governance frameworks. Your remit will encompass close engagement with technical specialists as well as business leaders to ensure that information security policies are not only maintained but also subject to continual enhancement.

You will serve as an advocate for best practice by steering compliance initiatives such as ISO 27001 certification maintenance whilst providing authoritative counsel during audits or client assessments. Your aptitude for translating intricate security requirements into actionable business concepts will be indispensable as you contribute to shaping risk management processes from identification through resolution.

By nurturing open communication between departments—including Cyber Security Operations—you will help ensure that operational controls remain resilient whilst supporting ongoing training initiatives across the broader business. Your proactive disposition will see you participating in crisis simulations, refining audit methodologies, analysing data trends for improvement opportunities, and acting as a trusted advisor on all matters pertaining to information security governance.

• Supervise the daily operations of the GRC function
• Providing guidance to team upholding standards across all facets of Infosec
• Manage implementation of InfoSec governance throughout group
• Ensuring adherence to group policies, standards, and recognised best practices
• Identify principal Information Security risks and issues across group
• Collaborate closely with Group CISO
• Assist in administering the Group’s InfoSec Management System (ISMS)
• Manage ISO 27001 certification and associated compliance activities
• Engage with IT SecOps teams
• Participate in security-related exercises
• Oversee audit processes and client management responsibilities
• Analyse pertinent security metrics

What you bring:
Your background should reflect deep familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 27001—ideally having led certification projects—and an ability to apply structured frameworks for risk assessment across complex organisational landscapes.

Exposure to NIST frameworks or certifications such as CISMP/CISSP/CISM/CRISC which would further enhance your suitability for this influential position.

• five years’ experience in Information Security / GRC functions
• Experience in managing teams - multiple functional domains
• Understanding of ISO Standards—ISO 27001 / 22301
• Expertise in applying risk management frameworks
• Capacity to translate complex security requirements into accessible language

What's next:
Should you wish to elevate your career in information security governance within a forward-thinking organisation renowned for its commitment to excellence, we warmly invite you to submit your application without delay.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits!

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