Head of Compliance and Assurance

SGS; Randwick; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

25 days annual leave (30 days after 5+

Christmas closedown time off

25% tuition discount for immediate家 of

Family friendly policies

My Lifestyle discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Free Annual Eye test

TOTUM card availability

Inclusion and sustainability staff-net

Resumo da vaga

SGS College is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance and Assurance to lead the organisation's compliance, governance and assurance framework. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will partner with senior leaders to embed obligations across all functions and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

You will lead on risk management, board assurance, data protection, information governance, policy management and business continuity, shaping strong governance and

Qualificações

• Significant experience in compliance, risk, governance, audit, commercial/contracts or assurance roles.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate SGS College's compliance, governance and assurance framework.
• Oversee risk management and board assurance.
• Oversee internal audit, data protection and information governance.
• Manage policy governance, business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Conhecimentos

Compliance

Governance

Risk management

Internal audit

Data protection

Contract management

Information governance

Policy governance

Business continuity

Descrição da vaga

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Compliance and Assurance to lead and coordinate SGS College's compliance, governance and assurance framework. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will work at the heart of the organisation, partnering with senior leaders and operational teams to ensure legal, regulatory, contractual and governance obligations are not only met but fully embedded across the College. From strengthening organisational resilience and supporting strategic decision-making to fostering a culture of accountability, excellence and continuous improvement, this is a highly visible role with significant influence across the College. You will lead on key areas including risk management, board assurance, internal audit, data protection, information governance, legal compliance, policy management, business continuity and disaster recovery planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the College, driving high standards of governance, compliance and assurance while helping to shape a resilient and successful future for our staff and students and we'd love to hear from you.

• Significant experience in a compliance, risk, governance, audit, commercial/contracts or assurance role, including responsibility for coordinating complex activity.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of commercial contract management, contract review and contractual risk.
• Working knowledge of UK data protection and information governance requirements, including incident and information-rights processes.
• Experience of designing or operating robust due diligence processes for suppliers, partners or commercial arrangements.
• Experience of policy governance, regulatory compliance and translating legal or regulatory requirements into practical organisational controls.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and recommend proportionate action.
  Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions.
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities