Governance Officer

Job Title: Governance Officer

Job Purpose:
Manage ISO accreditation and industry standards, focusing on Business Continuity and Information Security.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Act as Business Continuity and Information Security Manager.
• Assist in managing compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Maintain ISO standards compliance.
• Conduct gap analysis, risk assessments, and implement controls.
• Manage policy reviews, draft new policies, and handle version control.
• Liaise with external regulators, assessors, and auditors.
• Oversee continuous improvement and audit remedial actions.
• Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Support strategic objectives while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance Manager on compliance frameworks.
• Monitor and report compliance, analyse exceptions, and suggest improvements.
• Provide training and advice on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Attend relevant forums and committees.
• Travel to other offices as needed.

Experience & Knowledge:

• Understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 9001.
• Attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in IT/case management.
• Experienced with business continuity and information security.
• Ability to identify risks and provide clear feedback.
• Compliance/audit qualification or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits:

• Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working model (in relevant role).
• Holiday buy and sell.
• 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives.
• Matched Giving - up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity.
• Medicash cash plan - claim back dental/physio/optical appointments.
• My Medicash App - access to rapid digital physiotherapy, skin cancer screening, fitness videos, and wellbeing tools.
• Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary).
• Pension scheme.
• Travel Loan.
• Funded driving theory test (in relevant role).
• Active network of Wellbeing Champions - providing mental health support.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Funded social events to connect with colleagues.
• Dress for your day policy.

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