Head Of Risk And Assurance - FTC
5 days ago
Southampton
• Head of Risk & Assurance, • Southampton - Onsite 2/3 days a week, • 12 month contract - FTC This is a fixed-term contract role, and we are ideally looking for someone to start in January 2026, though there may be some flexibility for the right candidate. What you'll be doing Strategic Risk Leadership • Set the direction for the client's risk management policy, ensuring best practice is Embedded and continuously improved., • Define and deliver the annual internal audit programme, approved through the client ARC, based on key business risks., • Lead a blended internal audit team (internal and third-party), ensuring high-quality delivery and actionable insights., • Own the relationship with external auditors, steering their work and reviewing outputs., • Provide objective challenge and support to ensure the client adheres to principles of good corporate governance., • Represent the client on key external bodies, enhancing our reputation and influence., • Lead the Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring independent oversight of business operations., • Drive corporate governance initiatives, including the Annual Governance Statement., • Proven leadership experience in risk management, internal audit and governance., • Experience using OSARC, • Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and compliance standards., • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills., • Experience managing third-party audit relationships and delivering strategic risk programmes.