We are currently recruiting for a high-growth company within the FMCG sector for the role of Risk Compliance Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation that delivers engaging products to millions of customers across the globe.
What You Can Expect
* Location – St Albans
* Salary - £60,000 - £65,000
* Industry – Retail
* Work type – Permanent
Main Responsibilities as a Risk Compliance Officer
* Conducting risk assessments and maintaining both local and functional risk registers, ensuring that risks are identified, escalated, and managed in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
* Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and business obligations, as well as adherence to the most current frameworks and standards (e.g., Licence 4, ISO 27001, WLA:SCS, PCI-DSS, and DPA 2018).
* Coordinating and participating in internal and external security and privacy audits. This includes ensuring necessary evidence is available and that audit findings or improvement areas are integrated into business-as-usual processes to mitigate associated risks.
* Acting as secretariat for Governance Committees, compiling relevant information and metrics, and contributing to the preparation of governance reports and documentation.
* Promoting a strong security culture by delivering ongoing training and awareness programs focused on current and emerging threats.
Core Experience, Qualifications, and Skills
This role is ideal for an individual with a strong background particularly experienced in leading all facets of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The ideal candidate will have:
* A solid understanding of Information Security principles, including relevant concepts, standards, frameworks, and technologies
* Good knowledge of UK Data Protection legislation and its underlying principles
* Experience in managing security governance and compliance obligations (e.g., DPA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001)
* The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as effectively contribute to larger, more complex project teams
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical, complex, or sensitive issues and risks to a diverse audience and align them with broader governance frameworks
* Formal education or certifications in Information Security, such as a BSc/MSc in Information Security, or certifications like CISM, CISSP, or equivalent
What’s In It For You?
* Amazing company to work for.
* Competitive benefits.
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