*Fully on site based in Waltham Abbey, Essex
Our lovely client in Waltham Abbey EN9 is expanding and would like a Compliance and Risk Officer to join their Team.

***This role is fully based on site***
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience
37.5 hours Monday-Friday

Compliance & Risk Officer (Full-Time)
Role Overview The Compliance & Risk Officer supports the effective operation of the organisation’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework. This is a hands-on role responsible for embedding governance controls, risk management practices, and compliance processes across the business to ensure regulatory alignment, audit readiness, and organisational resilience.
Working closely with senior management, the role supports enterprise risk management, internal audits, incident management, and ongoing compliance activities. The postholder maintains risk and compliance registers and manages evidence repositories within the organisation’s GRC platform.
The role also provides cross-functional support across Health & Safety, data protection, supplier compliance, ESG considerations, and operational incident management.
Key Responsibilities Governance & GRC Administration *Support and administer the organisation-wide GRC framework
*Maintain governance documentation, evidence repositories, and document control logs
*Manage the compliance calendar, including policy reviews, audits, and supplier reviews
Risk Management *Maintain the Enterprise Risk Register and coordinate regular risk reviews
*Support risk identification, scoring, and mitigation planning across business units
*Assist with operational, compliance, ESG, ICT, and third-party risk assessments
*Monitor emerging risks and escalate issues where appropriate
Policy & Document Governance *Support the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures
*Ensure document version control, classification, and governance standards are adhered to
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date policy and procedure repositories
Internal Audit & External Assurance *Support preparation for client and certification audits (e.g. ISO standards, Cyber Essentials, industry frameworks)
*Assist with gathering and maintaining audit evidence
*Support internal audits and track corrective actions
Health & Safety *Support day-to-day Health & Safety compliance across operational sites
*Maintain incident, inspection, and compliance records
*Coordinate Health & Safety training and awareness activities
Data Protection & Information Security *Provide operational support for UK GDPR and information security compliance
Supplier & Third-Party Compliance *Conduct supplier due diligence and maintain supplier risk registers
*Support sustainability and ESG-related supplier assessments
*Coordinate supplier reviews and recertification processes
Incident Management *Maintain the incident register and support investigations
*Assist with root-cause analysis, lessons learned, and corrective action tracking
*Ensure incidents are managed in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
Training, Awareness & Reporting *Support delivery of internal compliance and risk training
*Produce reports, dashboards, and summaries for senior leadership
Person Specification Essential *Experience in a compliance, governance, or risk management role
*Degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline
*Professional qualification or certification in compliance, governance, or risk
*Experience maintaining GRC frameworks, risk registers, and compliance documentation
*Experience supporting internal audits or assurance activities
Desirable *Experience using GRC platforms or risk management tools
*Familiarity with ISO management systems and cyber security frameworks
*Health & Safety training or experience in a support capacity
*Experience in regulated or risk-sensitive environments
Skills & Competencies *Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and enterprise risk management
*Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business application
*Strong written and verbal communication skills
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
*Proficient in Microsoft Office and compliance systems