Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (DOE)

A growing Managed Services and Cyber Security organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead and develop its expanding compliance and governance practice.

This is a strategic leadership role combining client advisory, Virtual CISO services, risk management, compliance delivery, business development, and team leadership. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and board level clients, helping organisations strengthen security, manage risk, achieve compliance objectives, and improve operational resilience.

• Lead and grow the Governance, Risk & Compliance function
• Deliver compliance, governance, and risk management services to clients
• Act as a trusted advisor and Virtual CISO for strategic accounts
• Support Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, GDPR, and wider regulatory compliance initiatives
• Develop governance frameworks, risk registers, and resilience programmes
• Contribute to service development, revenue growth, and client engagement
• Present compliance and risk reports to senior leadership and board stakeholders

• Proven experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Information Security, Audit, or Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and UK GDPR
• Experience conducting audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments
• Excellent stakeholder management and client facing consultancy skills
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience within an MSP, consultancy, or managed services environment is highly desirable

• Salary up to £80,000
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing GRC practice
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic clients
• Professional development and certification support
• Clear opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing technology business