Governance Officer

6 hours ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Job Title: Governance Officer


Job Purpose: Manage ISO accreditation and industry standards, focusing on Business Continuity and Information Security.


Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Act as Business Continuity and Information Security Manager.
  • Assist in managing compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
  • Maintain ISO standards compliance.
  • Conduct gap analysis, risk assessments, and implement controls.
  • Manage policy reviews, draft new policies, and handle version control.
  • Liaise with external regulators, assessors, and auditors.
  • Oversee continuous improvement and audit remedial actions.
  • Contribute to business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
  • Support strategic objectives while ensuring compliance.
  • Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance Manager on compliance frameworks.
  • Monitor and report compliance, analyze exceptions, and suggest improvements.
  • Provide training and advice on regulatory and compliance matters.
  • Attend relevant forums and committees.
  • Travel to other offices as needed.


Experience & Knowledge:

  • Understanding of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 9001.
  • Attention to detail and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in IT/case management.
  • Knowledge of legal and insurance claims processes.
  • Ability to identify risks and provide clear feedback.
  • Compliance/audit qualification or willingness to obtain one.


Benefits:

  • Minimum 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Competitive Salary - dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working model (3 days onsite per week)
  • Holiday buy and sell.
  • 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives.
  • Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity.
  • Medicash cash plan – claim back dental/physio/optical appointments.
  • My Medicash App – access to rapid digital physiotherapy, skin cancer screening, fitness videos, and wellbeing tools.
  • Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras.
  • Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary).
  • Pension scheme.
  • Travel Loan.
  • Funded driving theory test (in relevant role).
  • Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Funded social events to connect with colleagues.
  • Dress for your day policy.


The closing date for this position is the 10th of December , please reach out to Luke.Struan-Robertson@hays.com if you are interest in the above vacancy.



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