Risk and Compliance Manager This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining and continuously improving a robust compliance framework across all the group businesses, ensuring that legal, regulatory and ethical standards are consistently upheld and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organisation.
Governance & Risk Oversight * Review and update the business risk register quarterly, reporting findings and recommendations * Oversee and review quarterly regional risk registers, ensuring consistency and effectiveness * Identify emerging risks and advise senior leadership on mitigation strategies Compliance & Assurance * Provide independent assurance on GDPR, internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance * Lead annual compliance audits across all offices and ensure timely corrective actions * Report and track non-compliance issues through to resolution Data Protection & Information Governance * Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring GDPR compliance and adherence to contractual requirements * Lead the organisation's data protection framework, policies, and training * Act as Freedom of Information Officer, managing FOI requests in line with statutory and contractual obligations Business Continuity & Resilience * Produce and maintain the annual Business Continuity Management (BCM) plan * Conduct business impact assessments, scenario testing, and incident management planning * Support Regional Managers to ensure local continuity plans meet organisational standards Commercial & Contractual Support * Provide guidance on contractual matters, protocols, and schedules * Contribute to new contract bid tenders, ensuring risk and compliance considerations are embedded * Produce and maintain the annual Exit Management Plan REQUIREMENTS: Proven experience providing independent assurance and guidance on GDPR, Internal Controls, Business Continuity Management and Corporate Governance at group level.
Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all FRS Coop businesses.
Ability and proven experience to provide independent assurance and guidance on GDPR, Internal Controls, Business Continuity Management, and Corporate Governance.
Third-level qualifications in a compliance and risk management Experience and training in data protection legislation Experience in supplier contract management Project management experience Contact Maria Weafer for more information Skills: GDPR business continuity risk management compliance data protection Benefits: Work From Home