GRC Officer, Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage the daily operations, upkeep, and ongoing enhancement of governance and compliance initiatives, including those related to ISO-certified management systems.

• Strategically plan and execute internal audits along with various assurance activities.

• Oversee the coordination of external certification audits and compliance evaluations.

• Maintain documentation and evidence that showcases compliance; identify deficiencies and implement corrective measures.

• Generate clear compliance reports intended for senior leadership.

• Collaborate with organizational stakeholders to manage risks, collect information, coordinate governance and compliance efforts, and ensure actions are completed.

• Keep abreast of emerging regulatory, contractual, and industry standards, coordinating organizational responses accordingly.

• Serve as a reliable GRC point of contact, offering practical advice and guidance.

• Identify and implement enhancements to the organization’s GRC strategy.

• Collaborate closely with the Information Security Manager and other business leaders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in governance, compliance, risk management, assurance, auditing, or closely related fields.

• Hands-on experience in supporting or maintaining one or more ISO-certified management systems.

• Solid understanding of governance, risk, and compliance principles, with practical risk management experience.

• Capability to adopt a pragmatic and proportionate approach to governance and compliance.

• Experience in maintaining policies, processes, registers, or other controlled documentation.

• Background in conducting or assisting with internal audits, compliance reviews, or other assurance activities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized and proactive, capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Experience in interpreting compliance requirements and translating them into actionable business strategies.

• Proficient in using digital tools and systems; current tools include Jira and Confluence.

• Ability to work efficiently in a remote, flexible, and agile environment.

• Remote work is permitted only within the UK.

• Eligibility for [BPSS / SC / DV] clearance.

• Must fulfill UK Government residency and right-to-work requirements related to the necessary clearance level.

🏝️ Benefits

• Pension plan featuring an 8% employer contribution.

• Comprehensive private medical healthcare, including dental and optical care for both the employee and their family.

• Support for learning and development, along with the autonomy to shape career progression.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Electric vehicle leasing scheme available through salary sacrifice.

• 28 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays.

• Quarterly meetings, Christmas parties, and summer parties.

• Life assurance coverage.

• Cycle-to-work scheme.