Strategic Risk & Compliance Associate

Protection Group International; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Protection Group International (PGI) is a global consultancy delivering risk, compliance and information security support. This fixed-term role in Bristol focuses on coordinating risk, governance, and compliance activities, maintaining ISO certifications, and assisting with audits and data protection requirements.

You will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, deputising as needed. The role emphasises autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and practical risk management aligned with

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate governance, risk and compliance.
• Experience maintaining and managing risk registers.
• Strong understanding of information security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver key risk, governance, information security, and compliance activities.
• Maintain ISO 27001 certification and act as lead coordinator when required.
• Support risk assessments, management reviews, and supplier security due diligence.
• Coordinate security awareness and training programmes and manage e-learning platform.

Skills

Governance

ISO Certifications

InfoSec Basics

Stakeholder comms

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritisation

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Proactive process improvement

Independent decision-making

Deputise for Head of Risk

Education

ISO27001 Lead Auditor

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Protection Group International (PGI) is a global consultancy delivering risk, compliance and information security support. This fixed-term role in Bristol focuses on coordinating risk, governance, and compliance activities, maintaining ISO certifications, and assisting with audits and data protection requirements.

You will work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, deputising as needed. The role emphasises autonomy, stakeholder engagement, and practical risk management aligned with