Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager Job Summary The GRC Manager is responsible for ensuring that the Trustmarque Group (Trustmarque, Livingstone, and any future companies in the portfolio) operates in full compliance with all relevant national and international laws and regulations. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks while ensuring a robust governance framework. The GRC Manager will oversee the company's governance, risk management, and compliance activities, working closely with multiple teams to safeguard Trustmarque’s business objectives and integrity. What makes the role exciting, and what impact will this person bring? As the GRC Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and lead an integrated GRC strategy across the Trustmarque Group. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing Trustmarque’s security, compliance, and overall risk posture, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of industry standards while maintaining a robust, ethical, and sustainable business environment. What you’ll be doing: Develop, implement, and maintain company policies and regulations to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Lead and develop a GRC team to provide guidance on business continuity, data protection, environmental impacts, health & safety, information security, and privacy. Manage a small, dedicated team and oversee day-to-day GRC operations. Work with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to develop a short, medium, and long-term GRC strategy. Collaborate with the Head of Infrastructure Services to provide cost estimates and submit GRC budgets. Work with people managers to communicate the value and benefits of GRC support for their ‘duty of care’ responsibilities. Work closely with the CISO to improve the company’s security posture and reduce risks associated with security threats. Raise awareness of the value and business benefits of GRC throughout the organization. You’ll also: Lead and ensure the retention of six ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 45001, and 20001) and Cyber Essentials Plus. Support internal and external audits required for ISO certifications. Develop and implement a Carbon Reduction Plan to ensure Trustmarque meets new legislations and sustainability targets. Support the Sales and Bids teams in responding to supplier questionnaires and compliance requests. Provide regular progress updates and incident management reporting across all GRC activities. Here's what we're looking for: Required skills/attributes/experience & qualification: Degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related field preferred. Professional certification in risk management or compliance (e.g., CRISC, CISM, CISSP) is preferred. Proven experience in a similar GRC role in a corporate environment. Strong knowledge of relevant industry laws, regulations, and ISO standards. Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in team management, including developing and coaching staff. Bonus points: Experience in the implementation and management of environmental and sustainability frameworks. Familiarity with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and data governance strategies. Expertise in managing and leading the security and compliance of cloud services and infrastructure. Previous experience in managing audits for ISO and other international standards. You will live and breathe our values - commitment, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and inspiration. Join us and make Trustmarque the place where everyone feels like they belong and thrive. Benefits We offer competitive pay, 25 days holiday (rising to 27), 2 volunteering days, 1 personal day, plus bank holidays. We also provide a substantial benefits package which includes a company-matched pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave policies, the option to buy extra leave, a cycle2work scheme, and more. About Trustmarque Delivering the value of technology... Technology changes everything. That’s why for over three decades, Trustmarque has been a trusted partner to customers and technology vendors. Our trusted advice and technical know-how help our customers acquire and adopt innovative technology to deliver real-life impact. We are part of the Trustmarque Group, including Livingstone Technologies. To learn more about the business, our services, and what it is like to work with us, please visit

https://www.trustmarque.com/about-us/ Trustmarque is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the customers and end-users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, expecting or parents-to-be, consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. This role requires flexibility, and employees may occasionally need to perform tasks not listed here.

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