Compliance & Risk Officer | Full-Time/permanent | Waltham Abbey | £38,000£42,000 (DOE) We are seeking on behalf of our client a highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance & Risk Officer to join our team. This hands-on role will support the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework, ensuring regulatory requirements, policies, and risk processes are embedded across the organisation. The role also includes supporting audits, incident management, Health & Safety, data protection, and supplier compliance. The Basics: Salary: £38,000£42,000 per year (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm Location: Waltham Abbey The Responsibilities: Support and administer the GRC framework, maintaining governance documentation, evidence repositories, and controlled document logs. Manage compliance calendars, including policy reviews, internal audits, supplier reviews, and governance checkpoints. Maintain the Enterprise Risk Register and support quarterly risk reviews, risk scoring, and mitigation planning. Assist with operational risk assessments across compliance, ESG, ICT, and other business areas. Support the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and risk controls. Help prepare for client and certification audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, TAPA, DORA) and maintain audit evidence. Oversee Health & Safety operations, including incident tracking, training, and compliance checks. Support UK GDPR and information security compliance. Conduct supplier due diligence, maintain supplier risk registers, and coordinate ESG assessments. Maintain incident registers and assist with investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Deliver internal compliance training and promote a culture of risk awareness across departments. Produce KPI reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership and governance committees. Skills & Requirements: Experience in risk management, compliance, or governance roles. Degree or equivalent in Law, Business, Risk Management, Compliance, or related discipline. Professional certification in compliance, governance, or risk (e.g., ICA, IRM). Proven experience managing or supporting a GRC framework. Understanding of risk assessment methods and mitigation planning. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance/risk management tools. Desirable: Experience with Hyperproof, AuditBoard, Archer, MetricStream, or similar GRC platforms. IOSH Managing Safely or H&S-related training. Familiarity with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, or TAPA frameworks. Experience in auditing, finance or insurance/electronics industries. Lemoncloud prides itself on partnering with workplaces that encourage diversity, equality, and inclusion. We endeavour to get back to you within 48 hours of your application .