Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

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Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

London (hybrid)

£50,000 – £55,000

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation that is looking for a Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer to join their Information Security function. This role focuses on owning and evolving established risk, governance, and compliance processes within a regulated, safety-critical environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to maintain alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF, ensuring controls remain effective and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities of the Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer:

• Manage and maintain the organisation’s risk management framework, including risk assessments and mitigation tracking.

• Monitor risk, control effectiveness, and emerging threats, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders.

• Support compliance with regulatory and industry standards, maintaining registers and audit evidence.

• Coordinate audits, manage findings, and ensure timely closure of actions.

• Contribute to governance policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support change governance, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation are in place.

• Deliver risk and security awareness across the organisation.

Key Requirements of the Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer:

• Experience in GRC within a regulated or critical services environment.

• Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and wider risk management frameworks.

• Experience supporting audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical controls and processes.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Experience within transport, utilities, or similar regulated sectors is highly desirable.

• Exposure to OT/ICS environments is a plus.

• Certifications such as ISO 27001, CISMP, or CISM are advantageous.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.

Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more roles, follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment

Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

London (hybrid)

£50,000 – £55,000

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