Compliance & IT Governance Lead
Contract:
6-month initial contract (strong likelihood of multi-year programme extension)
Sector:
Global Energy
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Compliance & IT Governance Lead
to join a global energy organisation undergoing a significant transformation programme.
This role will play a key part in strengthening regulatory compliance, enhancing IT governance frameworks, and embedding robust risk and control practices across the technology estate.
The successful candidate will support the implementation of key regulatory and security standards, including
NIS2
,
CAF controls
, and
ISO***** readiness
, while also driving improvements in IT service management, audit processes, and third-party/vendor compliance.
This is a high-impact role within a long-term strategic programme, offering excellent visibility across IT, Security, Risk, and Business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and enhance IT governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks across the organisation
Drive implementation and maturity of
ISO*****
information security management system (ISMS) controls
Support alignment and execution of
NIS2
and
Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
requirements
Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring timely remediation of findings
Define, implement, and continuously improve
ITIL-aligned IT service management processes
Establish and maintain robust vendor and third-party risk management practices
Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and enterprise architecture teams to ensure control effectiveness
Develop governance reporting, dashboards, and compliance metrics for senior stakeholders
Support regulatory assurance activities and ongoing compliance monitoring
Identify gaps in current controls and drive remediation plans through to completion
Required Experience
Proven experience in
IT governance, compliance, risk, or security assurance roles
Strong working knowledge of
ISO*****
and information security frameworks
Experience with
ITIL / IT Service Management (ITSM)
environments
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as
NIS2
and/or
CAF
(or similar cyber security frameworks)
Experience managing or supporting
audit processes (internal and external)
Strong understanding of
vendor/third-party risk management
Background in large-scale or regulated environments (energy, utilities, financial services, or similar advantageous)
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Desirable Skills
CISM, CISSP, ISO***** Lead Implementer/Auditor or similar certifications
Experience within the
energy or utilities sector
Exposure to enterprise transformation or multi-year governance programmes
Experience working in hybrid / matrix global organisations
What's on Offer
Initial 6-month contract with strong view to extension into a multi-year programme
Opportunity to work with a global energy organisation undergoing major transformation
Hybrid working model with flexibility (Cork base + remote options)
High visibility role with significant influence over governance and compliance strategy
Engagement in a critical regulatory and security uplift programme
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