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, analyze 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 organizational and time management skills.
* Proficiency in IT/case management.
* Knowledge of legal and insurance claims processes.
* Ability to identify risks and provide clear feedback.
* Compliance/audit qualification or willingness to obtain one.
Benefits:
* Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
* Competitive Salary - dependent on experience
* Hybrid working model (3 days onsite per week)
* 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.
The closing date for this position is the 10th of December, please reach out to Luke.Struan-Robertson@hays.com if you are interest in the above vacancy.