Governance Risk & Compliance Manager

Sword Group London, England Posted Mar 2, 2026

Contract
Onsite

Job description

As a Governance Risk & Compliance Manager, the work centres on monitoring regulatory changes and ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Where ownership sits

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain GRC frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and NIS2 standards.

What the role carries

Monitoring regulatory changes and ensure compliance with legal and contractual obligations. Managing internal audits, compliance reporting, and remediation activities. Coordinating GDPR compliance and data protection processes across the organisation.

What helps the work land well

Strong professional approach.

What the role depends on

  • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including 800-53 and Cybersecurity Framework.
  • Substantial relevant experience in control management for governance, compliance, IT audits, IS assurance and risk management programmes.
  • Proven ability to communicate with technical teams to elicit information and requirements.

Practical details

  • We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.
  • We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life.
  • Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individu.
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