Governance and Risk Manager

Cantello Tayler Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Governance and Risk Manager to enhance governance, compliance, and risk practices for their client in Windsor. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in governance and risk management, possess knowledge of UK GDPR, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills. This role includes acting as the Data Protection Officer and managing a small team, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and data protection.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to high standards of integrity and accountability.
• Develop and implement governance and risk management frameworks.
• Act as Data Protection Officer ensuring compliance with laws.
• Manage statutory records and assure timely filings.
• Oversee insurance and risk processes.
• Assist with contract management and maintain records.
• Build and lead a governance-focused team.

Skills

Governance and risk management

Data protection compliance (UK GDPR)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

ICSA/CGI certification

Risk or data protection certification

Job description

Governance and Risk Manager

Cantello Tayler Recruitment are recruiting for a proactive and detail‑oriented Governance and Risk Manager to join our client based in Windsor. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening their governance, compliance, and risk management practices across the business.

Office based, competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure they operate to the highest standards of integrity and accountability
• Supporting the development and implementation of strong governance and risk management frameworks.
• Acting as the company's Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and promoting best practice in privacy and information security.
• Managing company secretarial duties, maintaining statutory records, and ensuring timely filings.
• Overseeing insurance and risk management processes, including renewals, claims, and liaising with insurers and brokers.
• Assisting with contract management and maintaining accurate business records.
• Helping to build and lead a small team focused on governance, compliance, and risk.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Understands UK GDPR and data protection principles.
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Works well independently and enjoys collaborating with colleagues at all levels.
• Brings a positive, professional, and solutions‑focused approach to their work.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. "ICSA/CGI", risk or data protection certification) are desirable

If this Governance and Risk Manager role is of interest to you, please click apply now or contact Marie Spratley in our Egham office.