Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer

Meridian Business Support; Ilminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Somerset seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer. This role involves supporting governance-related tasks, compliance, and strategic project contributions within a busy engineering environment. Ideal for those passionate about driving efficiency and adherence to governance standards while managing various corporate functions.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Every Friday off

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in governance, risk, or compliance roles preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and UK regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in policy development or GDPR is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support Managing Director in administrative and governance-related matters.
• Assist in preparing and submitting statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer

The Opportunity:
Are you a specialist in corporate governance, risk and compliance? Are you a GRC Officer or Manager looking for an interesting role with huge future potential within the beautiful county of Somerset? If so, then please do read on, please do send us an enquiry so that we can talk to you about this great opportunity. This role would suit a detail-oriented professional with a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to drive efficiency and compliance.

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary function of this role is to support the Managing Director in all administrative and governance-related matters, ensuring smooth operations across various corporate functions.
• This role is responsible for a broad range of administrative, legal, and governance tasks, as well as contributing to strategic projects in the first two years - all within a busy engineering environment.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of confirmation statements and other statutory filings, including those to Companies House.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices.
• Assist with legal documentation, including reviewing and maintaining contracts and corporate policies.
• Project-Based Responsibilities may include: GDPR Implementation, Business Continuity Planning, IT Policy Development, Corporate Policy Review and Development.

You Will Offer:

• 2-5 years of experience in a financial, legal, governance, or compliance role preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate governance principles and UK regulatory frameworks is highly desirable.
• Experience in policy development, GDPR, or internal controls is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Working Hours and Associated Benefits:

26 days holiday per annum (allocated to fixed and flexible dates) plus 8 statutory bank holidays.
Working Hours: 07.00 to 16.30 Monday to Wednesday, 07.00 to 16.00 Thursday with every Friday off

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.