Governance Risk & Compliance Manager

Overview

In this GRC Manager role, you will lead governance, risk, compliance and sustainability programmes to support growth and operational excellence. You will work with senior leadership to embed a strong risk culture and ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, customer and management system requirements. You will influence decision-making, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the broader sustainability agenda. This position offers strategic oversight with hands-on implementation in a renewables-focused organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, risk and compliance activities across the organisation with robust policies, controls, frameworks and reporting
• Own and maintain the corporate risk register with identified risks, controls and mitigation actions
• Oversee and improve the Integrated Management System (IMS) for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• Manage internal and external audit programmes to support certification and surveillance audits
• Monitor regulatory compliance, customer requirements, quality performance and emerging risk trends
• Lead information governance and data protection activities
• Support commercial bids, tender submissions and contract reviews with governance, compliance and risk expertise
• Drive ESG initiatives, sustainability reporting, employee engagement and external accreditations (EcoVadis, Achilles)
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to strengthen governance, risk and compliance understanding
• Lead and develop a small GRC team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Proven experience in governance, risk management, compliance, sustainability or management systems
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and risk management frameworks
• Experience maintaining and improving ISO-based management systems
• Experience conducting or managing internal audits and supporting external certification audits
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and organisational control frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all levels
• Excellent written, verbal and reporting skills
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Stakeholder management
• Influencing and credibility-building
• Clear written and verbal communication
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 management systems
• Internal and external audit management
• Regulatory compliance knowledge

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