Risk & Compliance Manager

BMJ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%

Discounted dental and travel insurance

Life assurance cover and income protection package

Discounted gym membership

Retail and leisure product discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare knowledge provider is looking for an expert to lead the evolution of risk management processes into a streamlined framework. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in designing and implementing risk management systems, particularly in alignment with ISO standards. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensuring robust compliance and the ability to influence stakeholder decisions in a global organization. Attractive workplace perks and a commitment to equity and inclusion are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with ISO27001 and ISO14001 environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement a user-friendly, cloud-based risk register.
• Align risk categorisation with ISO standards and requirements.
• Create sustainable processes for maintaining risk registers.

Skills

Designing and implementing risk management frameworks

Hands-on experience with ISO27001 and ISO14001

Understanding of regulatory and governance requirements

Influencing diverse stakeholders

Education

Professional accreditation in risk, audit or compliance

Job description

Application Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026

Job Purpose

Ready to shape how risk is managed across a global organisation?

This role will lead the evolution and consolidation of BMJ’s existing risk management processes into a streamlined, organisation-wide framework. The postholder will strengthen and simplify current practices, ensuring robust compliance while keeping processes practical, scalable and easy to maintain across teams.

What You’ll Do

• Identify and implement a user-friendly, cloud-based risk register with strong data integrity and clear reporting.
• Align risk categorisation with ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and Economic Crime Act requirements.
• Create simple, sustainable processes for maintaining risk registers, reporting and insurance oversight.
• Put in place frameworks that enable the business to retain ISO accreditations without ongoing reliance on the role.
• Partner with teams across BMJ to embed risk thinking into strategy, budgeting and routine decision-making.
• Monitor and strengthen compliance across ISO standards, anti-bribery, modern slavery and fraud prevention.
• Act as the organisation’s go-to expert on risk and compliance best practice.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of designing and implementing risk management frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with ISO27001 and ISO14001 environments.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and governance requirements.
• Ability to influence and work effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Professional accreditation in risk, audit or compliance (e.g. IRM, ISO Lead Auditor).

Key strengths

• Sharp analytical and deliberative thinking.
• Proven ownership and delivery focus.
• Excellent planning and structured approach.
• Strategic mindset with practical judgement.
• Clear communicator who can translate complexity into action.

Why work for us

Help us create a healthier world. We are a global healthcare knowledge provider. We publish The BMJ, one of the world’s most impactful medical journals and over 70 influential speciality journals. We offer digital tools to help health professionals worldwide tackle critical healthcare challenges. Find out more about us here.

Flexible Work and Workplace Perks

• We’re committed to flexible working that supports both your needs and the requirements of the role.
• Generous double‑matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%
• Discounted dental and travel insurance
• Seven x salary life assurance cover and a generous income protection package
• Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work and season ticket loan
• Discounts for retail and leisure products through yourReward

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• Twenty-five days holiday + bank holidays + a BMJ Day off.
• Additional holiday through long service; buy up to 5 additional days
• Leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married
• Concierge service Seniorcare by Lottie

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are not buzzwords to us, but fundamental company priorities
• We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique strengths and insights, enabling us to better serve our customers and drive positive change in our industry.
• If you are from an under‑represented or historically marginalised community, we are particularly interested in hearing from you.
• Join our employee‑led networks focusing on Gender, Race and Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Well‑being, Parents and Carers and Age.
• Disability Confident Committed employer

Learning & Development

• Career Coaching
• Opportunities to pursue professional development