Director of Digital Systems Assurance & Compliance

Peregrine; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine is seeking a Head of Digital Systems Assurance & Compliance to lead the development and management of a comprehensive assurance framework across a large, complex organisation. The role focuses on governance standards, risk-based assurance and continuous improvement across digital and technology environments.

You will work with technology leadership, cyber security teams, audit functions and business stakeholders to embed compliance throughout the technology lifecycle and drive

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading technology assurance, governance, compliance or risk management functions within complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of cyber security assurance and audit processes.
• Experience in highly regulated environments and government/defence compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement and maintain a digital systems assurance and compliance framework across multiple business areas.
• Lead assurance activities across technology and cyber domains, ensuring consistent governance and control standards.
• Establish and oversee a network of system and control owners, ensuring clear accountability across the organisation.
• Partner with technology, security and business leaders to embed assurance and compliance throughout the technology lifecycle.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory, contractual and industry compliance requirements.
• Lead engagement with internal and external audit teams, coordinating remediation activities and ensuring successful resolution of findings.
• Develop reporting and escalation processes that provide visibility of compliance performance, risks and improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop a specialist assurance team, creating a high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Technology governance

Cyber security assurance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

Peregrine is seeking a Head of Digital Systems Assurance & Compliance to lead the development and management of a comprehensive assurance framework across a large, complex organisation. The role focuses on governance standards, risk-based assurance and continuous improvement across digital and technology environments.

You will work with technology leadership, cyber security teams, audit functions and business stakeholders to embed compliance throughout the technology lifecycle and drive