Risk and Assurance Advisor -mostly remote

Your new company

1 day a week in the office in Maidstone (Tuesdays) plus any extra occasional meetings as required.

Your new role

You will have a number of key focusses in this role:

• Develop and manage quality assurance frameworks to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Undertake audits to assess adherence to policies and procedures.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying any gaps or weaknesses and recommending corrective actions.
• Partner with key stakeholders to align quality assurance frameworks with KPI's and strategic goals.
• Support the sharing and analysis of data related to audits, controls, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment between compliance findings and strategic performance objectives.
• Supports the DPO in relation to assurance of GDPR and other data-related compliance.
• Collaborate to identify and prioritise process improvement initiatives that drive better organisational performance.
• Support the preparation and analysis of reports related to governance and compliance metrics, providing insights to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on assurance and controls matters.

• You will be an experienced internal auditor, risk management, or compliance specialist with experience gained in a regulated environment, preferably in the public or not-for-profit sector.
• You will have a strong understanding of quality assurance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance processes.
• Plus strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and issues from data and reports.
• You will have excellent communication skills, and be able to liaise effectively with all levels of internal and external staff, including SLT.
• You will have strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

What you'll get in return

Salary £41000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. #4678786 - Katy Sturgess