Lead OT Compliance & Assurance Manager

LGBT Jobs; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

National Highways is seeking a Lead Operational Technology Compliance Manager in Guildford to provide specialist compliance leadership and independent assurance across the OT environment. The role sits in the Digital Services Directorate and collaborates with OTSE, Quality and Test, and supply chain partners to ensure safer and more reliable roadside technology.

You will drive adherence to OT standards, lead evidence-based governance, and shape the future of OT assurance across strategic

Qualifications

• Experience working in quality-controlled environments (ISO 9001).
• Strong ability to interpret standards and apply them to OT deployments.
• Proven track record leading compliance in complex tech projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead National Highways' Roadside Technology Product Acceptance process with evidence-based compliance.
• Provide independent assurance and challenge to OT products, projects and deployments.
• Embed assurance early in delivery with OTSE and project teams; identify risks early.
• Assess impact of new/changed requirements on OT assets and lifecycle governance.
• Drive continuous improvement using data analytics and emerging AI tools across Digital Services.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Quality assurance

ISO 9001

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

QA tools

Job description

National Highways is seeking a Lead Operational Technology Compliance Manager in Guildford to provide specialist compliance leadership and independent assurance across the OT environment. The role sits in the Digital Services Directorate and collaborates with OTSE, Quality and Test, and supply chain partners to ensure safer and more reliable roadside technology.

You will drive adherence to OT standards, lead evidence-based governance, and shape the future of OT assurance across strategic