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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
What's on Offer?
- 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