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SalaryDefence business require a Deputy Head of Governance & Compliance. Applicants need governance, compliance, risk management, business continuity or assurance experience, ideally within a defence, government agency or public sector setting.
The Deputy Head of Governance & Compliance will support the Head of Trade Compliance & Governance in leading the governance and compliance function within the business. Leadership skills and gravitas will be required will be required to drive change and the adoption of new ways of working within the organisation.
Specific duties of Deputy Head of Governance & Compliance include:
- Ownership of Risk Management policy and framework
- Lead Business Continuity Planning
- Ensure compliance and adherence to parent company processes and governance policies
- Close collaboration with General Counsel and Head of Trade Compliance & Governance
- Management of 1 direct report
Deputy Head of Governance & Compliance applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Experience of Governance, compliance, assurance, business continuity and risk management tasks
- Previous experience within a defence, government agency, public sector body or Armed Forces
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, gravitas and leadership credentials
- Seeking a progressive career within governance, compliance, risk management etc
- Comfortable with hybrid working - 2 days in the office and 3 remote
