Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance
hace 2 días
Leeds
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; - Design, deliver and maintain the group's Assurance Framework, ensuring coordinated assurance from first, second and third lines of defence - Transform and facilitate the operation of the group's Risk Management Framework, including risk appetite, risk registers, emerging risks and escalation processes - Oversee continuous improvement of fraud prevention and detection policies and procedures - Oversee the development and delivery of the internal audit plan for approval by the Audit & Risk Committee, aligned to strategic objectives and principal risks - Delivery of internal audit activity ensuring timely, high‑quality outputs, including oversight of the third-party co-source arrangement - Monitoring and reporting on agreed management actions to satisfactory closure, using a central actions database - 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 - Oversee the security & resilience team, bringing business continuity and data protection within the group's overall governance, risk & assurance framework - Attend Audit & Risk Committee, Board and GLT meetings to provide concise, informative updates - Produce high‑quality reports and papers for the Audit & Risk Committee, Board, GLT, CEO, CFO and senior management, providing clear insight, challenge and assurance - Manage, supervise and develop the Risk and Assurance teams ensuring capability, capacity and quality - Act as Deputy Whistleblowing Officer, triaging and overseeing whistleblowing cases to ensure independent, thorough and confidential investigation and resolution - Provide pragmatic governance, risk and control advice to the business, including support for projects, change initiatives, investigations and management reviews - Embed a continuous assessment and monitoring approach across key risk and control areas - Meet with other third-party bodies when required to demonstrate our audit and assurance processes - Promote a strong risk‑aware and ethical culture, improving understanding of governance, risk, control and assurance across the group - Manage the Governance, Risk and Assurance budget within agreed parameters - Lead or undertake ad hoc governance, risk and assurance work as required The Successful Applicant A successful Head of Governance, Risk & Assurance should have: - 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 - Previously been in a senior leadership team management role, having led and managed teams of 5+ people - Ideally proven experience in a similar industry (e.g. engineering, utilities, construction, energy) - Proven understanding of corporate governance, internal control and risk management frameworks. - Experience of working with Executive teams, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees - Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills - Strong report‑writing and presentation skills - High levels of commercial and strategic awareness - 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; - Competitive £six-figure salary, - Attractive car allowance and a 20% performance-based bonus. - 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days - Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution - Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days - Private Medical Insurance - Life Assurance - Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) - 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.