IT GRC Leader — Risk, Policy & Compliance

JD GROUP; Bury; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Technology Head of GRC to oversee the global governance, risk, and compliance strategy. This role involves extensive leadership responsibilities, building risk management processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in governance or risk roles, strong analytical skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a dynamic work environment in Bury.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in governance, risk, compliance, or audit, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of compliance measures for large retail organizations.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CIA, or CISSP are strongly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of risk and information security policies.
• Monitor systems integrator and third-party performance against security obligations.
• Communicate GRC strategy and report on performance and emerging risks.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GRC Frameworks

ITGC

Job description

A leading retail organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Technology Head of GRC to oversee the global governance, risk, and compliance strategy. This role involves extensive leadership responsibilities, building risk management processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have over 12 years of experience in governance or risk roles, strong analytical skills, and relevant certifications. The position offers a dynamic work environment in Bury.