Compliance & Governance Manager
Harris Computer are seeking an experienced Compliance & Governance Manager on a full-time, permanent, remote basis in the UK.
The Compliance and Governance Manager role is a key component of the Harris UK Compliance function, providing governance, compliance, assurance, and regulatory support across Harris UK Business Units.
Key Objectives
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Promote and facilitate legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance across Harris UK Business Units.
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Develop and maintain a consistent approach to governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance activities across the UK portfolio.
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Support the implementation and continual improvement of management systems, policies, and controls.
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Reduce duplication of effort through the alignment of processes, systems, and compliance activities where appropriate.
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Support Business Units in achieving and maintaining required certifications, accreditations, and regulatory obligations.
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Conduct independent internal audits and assurance reviews to demonstrate compliance and readiness for external audits.
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Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and risk awareness.
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Provide expert guidance on governance, privacy, information security, AI governance, quality management, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Compliance
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Develop, implement, and maintain governance frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures across Harris UK Business Units.
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Monitor compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, contractual commitments, and internal policies.
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Provide guidance and support on compliance-related matters to Business Unit leadership teams.
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Identify compliance risks and support the development of mitigation actions and improvement plans.
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Ensure governance processes remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with corporate objectives.
Information Security, Privacy and Risk Management
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Support compliance with UK GDPR and wider privacy obligations.
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Assist Business Units in implementing and maintaining appropriate information security controls.
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Facilitate risk assessments and support ongoing risk management activities.
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Support incident management, corrective actions, and compliance investigations where required.
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Contribute to supplier assurance and third-party risk management activities.
Management Systems and Certification
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Support the operation and continual improvement of certified management systems.
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Coordinate and support external certification audits and surveillance activities.
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Maintain governance documentation, registers, audit records, and compliance evidence.
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Ensure Business Units remain compliant with applicable industry standards and frameworks.
Internal Audit and Assurance
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Develop and deliver internal audit programmes across Harris UK Business Units.
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Conduct audits against statutory, regulatory, contractual, and certification requirements.
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Produce audit reports, findings, observations, and recommendations.
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Monitor corrective actions through to completion.
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Provide assurance reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Work collaboratively with operational, technical, legal, HR, and leadership teams.
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Provide compliance advice during acquisitions, business integrations, new product introductions, and strategic initiatives.
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Liaise with customers, auditors, regulators, certification bodies, and external stakeholders as required.
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Deliver awareness sessions and guidance on compliance and governance matters.
Key Compliance Areas (Non-Exhaustive)
- UK GDPR and Data Protection
- Information Security and Cyber Security
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ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems
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ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
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NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
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UKCA and MHRA Regulatory Compliance (where applicable)
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Clinical Safet