Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Boston Energy; Hessle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Energy is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager to lead and further develop our governance, risk, compliance and sustainability frameworks. This is a key role responsible for helping the business meet legal, regulatory, customer and ISO obligations while upholding high standards of quality, integrity and accountability.

You will shape responsible business practices, strengthen our Integrated Management System and contribute to the renewable energy sector through robust

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, risk, compliance, sustainability or management systems.
• Knowledge of GRC frameworks and ISO management systems.
• Experience supporting sustainability reporting and internal/external audits.
• Clear communication and ability to influence stakeholders.
• ISO Lead Auditor certification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and compliance activity across the business with effective policies and reporting.
• Maintain and develop the company risk register with reviews and actions.
• Oversee the Integrated Management System and ISO 9001/14001/45001 audits.
• Monitor quality standards, regulatory compliance and stakeholder requirements.
• Lead data protection and information governance practices.
• Support bids, tenders and contract reviews with compliance input.
• Drive ESG initiatives and sustainability reporting with external validation.
• Lead and develop the GRC team with training and continual improvement.

Skills

GRC frameworks

ISO management systems

Sustainability reporting

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Boston Energy is a trusted partner in the global wind energy sector, supporting clients to deliver clean, sustainable energy solutions. As the renewable energy transition continues, we are committed to operating responsibly, driving continual improvement and embedding effective governance and sustainability across our business.

The Role

We are looking for a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager to lead and further develop our governance, risk, compliance and sustainability frameworks. This is a key role, responsible for helping Boston Energy meet its legal, regulatory, customer and ISO obligations while maintaining high standards of quality, integrity and accountability.

You will have the opportunity to shape responsible business practices, strengthen our Integrated Management System and make a tangible contribution within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and compliance activity across the business, ensuring effective policies, frameworks, controls and reporting are in place.
• Maintain and develop the company risk register, ensuring risks, controls, mitigations and actions are regularly reviewed, updated and reported.
• Oversee the company’s Integrated Management System and audit programme, ensuring continued compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements, in collaboration with the HSE Manager where appropriate.
• Monitor, review and report on quality standards, regulatory compliance, customer requirements and relevant industry frameworks.
• Lead on data protection, supporting compliance with data protection legislation, internal policies and good information governance practices.
• Support bids, tenders and customer contract reviews by providing clear compliance, governance and risk input.
• Lead on ESG, driving staff engagement, sustainability reporting and external validation activities such as EcoVadis and Achilles.
• Manage and support the GRC team, promoting risk awareness, practical mitigation, training and continual improvement.

About You

We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and relevant experience in governance, risk, compliance, sustainability or management systems. You will be collaborative, practical and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.

• Relevant experience in compliance, governance, risk management, sustainability or management systems; experience in energy, renewables or infrastructure would be helpful but is not essential.
• Working knowledge of GRC frameworks, ISO management systems and corporate governance principles.
• Experience supporting sustainability reporting, internal auditing and external audit preparation.
• Sound judgement, integrity and the ability to provide clear, practical advice.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work with stakeholders at different levels.
• A degree or relevant professional qualification is welcome, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
• ISO Lead Auditor certification is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Boston Energy?

• Play a meaningful role in supporting the renewable energy transition.
• Join a forward-thinking, values-driven business with a strong commitment to responsible operations.
• Influence and develop governance, compliance and sustainability practices across the organisation.
• Benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for continued professional development and the chance to contribute to meaningful work in the renewable energy sector.

If you're interested in this role and would like to apply, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're looking for people with the right attitude, potential and transferable skills, as well as relevant experience.