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.

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Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer
London (hybrid)
£50,000 – £55,000

Contact information

Katie Dark