Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance to drive compliance and GRC initiatives within their tech teams. The role requires strategic leadership and the ability to embed compliance into workflows, ensuring alignment with development processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory frameworks and a strong vision for cultural change in tech environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including private medical

Hybrid work model with in-office days

Career development and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing regulatory frameworks in product and tech organizations.
• Extensive GRC-related experience within technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for GRC initiatives, translating compliance requirements into frameworks.
• Develop and implement a robust GRC framework integrated into team workflows.

Skills

Strategic Vision

Collaboration and Communication

Cultural Change Leadership

Job description

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Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance, Milton Keynes

Client: Rightmove

Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e7db9ffea5ac

Job Views: 2

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

The role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance to join our Product Development team. This pivotal role involves translating company-wide and security-related GRC obligations into actionable roadmaps, metrics, and daily activities for the technology team. As the Head of Tech GRC, you will design and implement a framework to embed compliance seamlessly into our product and tech teams, balancing compliance with our development roadmap. This position requires a tech-savvy leader capable of influencing and driving cultural change across the organization.

What you’ll be doing

1. Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary owner for GRC initiatives, translating compliance requirements into frameworks, roadmaps, processes, and responsibilities.
2. Framework Design: Develop and implement a robust GRC framework integrated into team workflows, reporting, and roadmaps.
3. Collaboration with Tech and Compliance Teams: Build strong partnerships with senior tech and compliance leaders to streamline engagement and alignment.
4. Metrics and Reporting: Create a metrics-driven approach to monitor and report GRC obligations, ensuring transparency and accountability.
5. Cultural Transformation: Drive a cultural shift to make GRC an integral part of workflows, including automation practices.
6. Process Integration: Ensure existing processes align with broader ways of working, enhancing GRC positioning.
7. Advocacy and Influence: Advise senior stakeholders, balancing compliance with technology delivery.

We’re looking for someone with

• Strategic Vision: Ability to translate high-level GRC requirements into actionable plans.
• Understanding of Technology Teams: Familiarity with tech teams' workflows and development processes.
• Metrics-Driven Approach: Experience designing metrics to track GRC performance.
• Cultural Change Leadership: Proven ability to embed compliance practices into tech culture.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to influence across levels.
• Process Design Expertise: Ability to design processes that improve efficiency and align with ways of working.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Proven experience implementing regulatory frameworks in product and tech organizations.
• Extensive GRC-related experience within technology teams.
• Ability to build scalable frameworks and processes to improve compliance efficiency.
• Skill in translating complex requirements into clear, actionable steps.
• Knowledge of automated compliance practices like testing and scanning.
• Strategic leadership to drive change and unify teams.

About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to simplify moving by providing the best tools, expertise, trust, and support. We are home to the UK's largest property choices and are the go-to for millions planning their next move.

Despite growth, we remain a friendly, supportive workplace, guided by our core values: approachability, simplicity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and transparency.

We promote an inclusive environment with ongoing training and charity support. With 88% employee satisfaction, we believe we’re doing something right!

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits including private medical, pension, life insurance, holidays, and more.
• Hybrid work model with in-office days.
• Career development and inclusive culture.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value individuals who are smart, motivated, and passionate, regardless of qualifications or background.