1. Drive the Governance, Assurance and Risk team at NG Bailey
2. Excellent salary, benefits and autonomy on offer.
About Our Client
NG Bailey is the UK's largest independent engineering and infrastructure services provider, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Leeds. It has grown from a regional electrical contractor into a national, multi-disciplinary engineering group delivering; Engineering (mechanical, electrical, specialist offsite manufacture), IT infrastructure and digital services, Facilities services & asset management, Power infrastructure through its Freedom subsidiary, EV charging & net-zero transition solutions.
Job Description
As Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance your responsibilities include;
3. Design, deliver and maintain the group's Assurance Framework, ensuring coordinated assurance from first, second and third lines of defence
4. Transform and facilitate the operation of the group's Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, risk registers, emerging risks and escalation processes
5. Oversee continuous improvement of fraud prevention and detection policies and procedures
6. Oversee the development and delivery of the internal audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Committee, aligned to strategic objectives and principal risks
7. Delivery of internal audit activity ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs, including oversight of the third-party co-source arrangement
8. Monitoring and reporting on agreed management actions to satisfactory closure, using a central actions database
9. Guide the group's governance frameworks across various areas (e.g. modern slavery working group), ensuring clear accountability, effective decision‑making structures and alignment with regulatory, statutory and best‑practice requirements
10. Oversee the security & resilience team, bringing business continuity and data protection within the group's overall governance, risk & assurance framework
11. Attend Audit & Risk Committee, Board and GLT meetings to provide concise, informative updates
12. Produce high‑quality reports and papers for the Audit & Risk Committee, Board, GLT, CEO, CFO and senior management, providing clear insight, challenge and assurance
13. Manage, supervise and develop the Risk and Assurance teams ensuring capability, capacity and quality
14. Act as Deputy Whistleblowing Officer, triaging and overseeing whistleblowing cases to ensure independent, thorough and confidential investigation and resolution
15. Provide pragmatic governance, risk and control advice to the business, including support for projects, change initiatives, investigations and management reviews
16. Embed a continuous assessment and monitoring approach across key risk and control areas
17. Meet with other third-party bodies when required to demonstrate our audit and assurance processes
18. Promote a strong risk‑aware and ethical culture, improving understanding of governance, risk, control and assurance across the group
19. Manage the Governance, Risk and Assurance budget within agreed parameters
20. Lead or undertake ad hoc governance, risk and assurance work as required
The Successful Applicant
A successful Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance should have:
21. Extensive experience in governance, risk management and internal audit / assurance roles covering a range of audit tools and techniques, ideally acquired in both industry and professional practice
22. Previously been in a senior leadership team management role, having led and managed teams of 5+ people
23. Ideally proven experience in a similar industry (e.g. engineering, utilities, construction, energy)
24. Proven understanding of corporate governance, internal control and risk management frameworks.
25. Experience of working with Executive teams, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees
26. Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
27. Strong report‑writing and presentation skills
28. High levels of commercial and strategic awareness
29. Strong analytical capability with a focus on root cause and practical solutions
What's on Offer
The successful Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance will receive;
30. Competitive £six-figure salary,
31. Attractive car allowance and a 20% performance-based bonus.
32. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
33. Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
34. Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
35. Private Medical Insurance
36. Life Assurance
37. Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
38. Flexible benefits to choose from inc: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance to contribute to a well-established organisation. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today.