Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

• Take charge as a Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist within our Chief Strategy Office.
• Design and oversee the delivery of continuous 2nd line of defence assurance activities across the GRC function’s core pillars (Governance, Risk Management, Compliance and Business Resilience);
• Report on the outcome of 2nd line of defence assurance activities to the Head of GRC and design, in conjunction with the relevant business functions, appropriate remediation plans.
• Liaise with other 2nd & 3rd line of defence providers across the business e.g. Legal, Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Enterprise Security, Regulation and Internal Audit to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach.
• Provide support to GRC-related change programmes across the business to ensure that assurance is embedded in the design of systems and processes.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and/or deep dives on GRC-related issues/risks/controls e.g. where controls have not performed adequately/as expected and support the business in effective remediation and improvements required.
• Contribute to the evolution, communication, and application of key GRC-related policy obligations across the Group and/or associated entities including Protected Disclosures, Fraud, Anti Bribery & Corruption, Codes of Conduct.
• Ensure the Group’s governance-related publications are published in line with best practice.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders across the business to drive the culture of GRC accountability.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the wider GRC environment, through external research and liaison across the business including developments in new regulations.
• Lead and mentor GRC Analysts in achieving shared goals and performance metrics.
• Lead the development and delivery of GRC-related training and awareness; and
• Act as GRC role-model and champion throughout the company.

• Hold a degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Possess robust analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing or overseeing governance, risk management, compliance, or business resilience processes.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities with a knack for building credibility and fostering relationships across functions.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills, adept at simplifying complex information.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with corporate governance codes and guidance is advantageous.
• Prior experience in the electricity sector or regulated environments is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Bonus
• Pension
• Hybrid Model

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