UK Head of IT Risk & Compliance
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a UK Head of IT Risk & Compliance to lead the development and delivery of a robust technology risk and compliance framework across a complex, multi-site environment. This senior role will provide strategic direction, challenge and assurance, ensuring that information technology risks are identified, managed and reported effectively.
You will own the IT risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring and reporting. Working closely with technology, information security, internal audit, legal and business stakeholders, you will ensure that appropriate controls are designed, implemented and maintained. You will also oversee compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory expectations, industry standards and internal policies.
Key responsibilities will include maintaining the IT risk and control framework; leading control testing and assurance activity; coordinating responses to internal and external audits; tracking remediation plans; and producing clear, insightful reports for senior leadership and governance committees. You will support the management of technology-related incidents, third-party risks, resilience assessments and regulatory submissions, while promoting a strong culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be an experienced IT risk, governance or compliance professional with a strong understanding of technology controls, cyber security, operational resilience and audit principles. You will have experience operating at a senior level within a regulated, complex or highly controlled environment, together with a track record of influencing stakeholders and translating technical risks into clear business-focused recommendations.
Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 or equivalent experience would be advantageous. You will combine excellent communication and presentation skills with sound judgement, strong analytical capability and the confidence to challenge constructively. The ability to manage competing priorities, lead through influence and deliver practical, proportionate solutions will be essential.
This is an opportunity to shape the technology risk and compliance agenda, strengthen organisational resilience and make a visible contribution to effective governance at a senior level.
UK Head of IT Risk & Compliance
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