Senior Compliance & Audit Lead — Governance & Risk

Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil service pension (28.97%)

25 days annual leave (+1 per year)

8 Bank Holidays + Privilege Day

Staff discount portal

Career development opportunities

4x Independent Employee Assistance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Department for Transport is seeking a Lead Compliance Advisor to deliver compliance monitoring, assurance and audit activities that support governance and risk management across the organisation.

You will conduct audits, gather evidence, identify risks and provide practical recommendations while supporting an annual programme of compliance activity. The role offers flexible working arrangements and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lead audit qualification such as ISO27001 or similar.
• Experience of FOI/EIR, Data Protection legislation and Public Records Act.
• Knowledge of Protective Security, Risk & Mitigation, Threat Assessment.
• Experience of governance, risk and compliance in a large organisation.
• Internal auditing/compliance monitoring experience.
• BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the department’s programme of internal compliance monitoring activity.
• Liaise with stakeholders and G7 Principal Compliance Manager to agree scope and recommendations.
• Conduct fieldwork and interview staff/suppliers to monitor compliance and identify risks.
• Support internal audits by collating accurate, well-managed records and evidence.

Skills

Lead audit qualification (ISO27001)

Education

BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles

Job description

Department for Transport is seeking a Lead Compliance Advisor to deliver compliance monitoring, assurance and audit activities that support governance and risk management across the organisation.

You will conduct audits, gather evidence, identify risks and provide practical recommendations while supporting an annual programme of compliance activity. The role offers flexible working arrangements and strong development opportunities.