I&T Risk & Assurance Lead

Morson Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an I&T Risk & Assurance Lead on a 24-month FTC to oversee governance frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves significant collaboration with senior stakeholders and providing expertise in IT controls. Benefits include competitive salary, generous leave policies, and a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Generous bonus scheme

Defined contribution pension scheme

Private medical and dental cover

Flexible benefits package

Education and training support

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in risk and control principles.
• Strong understanding of IT and IS control frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&T Risk and Assurance governance.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on ITGC controls.
• Serve as primary IT and Cybersecurity representative for audits.

Skills

Risk and control principles

Regulatory compliance

Good communication skills

Job description

Help us to make a world of difference

UUK is looking for an I&T Risk & Assurance Lead., 24 month FTC. This job is grade E18.

Based at our Capenhurst site you'll provide leadership of I&T Risk and Assurance, ensuring that Urencos I&T governance framework is operated effectively to meet internal or external audit requirements based on relevant legislation or generally accepted governance standards.

What you'll do:
• Focus on continuous improvement to ensure the framework remains relevant and adaptable in a fast-changing external environment.
• Increase the use of AI such as CoPilot and Governance Risk & Control (GRC) automation through tools and technologies.
• Oversee that work adheres to agreed processes and regulatory deadlines.
• Collaborate and influence senior stakeholders and departmental leaders to identify and implement fundamental ITGC controls within key processes, ensuring effective governance and consistency across the organisation.
• Serve as the primary IT and Cybersecurity representative for all audits, encompassing external and internal audits, internal controls, and ISO standards
• Offer guidance, support, and expertise to the business for managing ITGCs and their risks effectively, while also providing on-demand advice and subject matter expertise to implement efficient and effective IT controls.

What do you need to thrive in this role?
• Strong understanding of risk and control principles, regulatory compliance, and relevant accounting principles
• At least 5 years' experience with process, risk and controls principles and methodologies in a large, listed organisation
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in adopting control frameworks, with expertise in testing, implementing, or designing them.
• Significant experience of implementing and improving IT and IS (cybersecurity) control frameworks.
• Highly adaptable, able to work autonomously across diverse functions, and skilled at managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
• Good communication skills
• Willing to travel as the job demands to URENCO offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK and the US (Circa. 25% travel)

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. You will receive:
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There's also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you'll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

We welcome your application before the closing date of 21st July 2025.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.