Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance (London)

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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Technology Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) to join our Product Development team. This is a pivotal role, owning and leading the translation of company-wide and security-related GRC obligations into actionable roadmaps, metrics, and day-to-day activities for the technology team. As the Head of Tech GRC, you will design and implement a framework to ensure that compliance requirements are seamlessly embedded into the fabric of our product and tech teams. You will be responsible for defining our compliance framework, culture, and reporting whilst maintaining balance with our product development roadmap. This is a highly visible and strategic position that requires a tech-savvy leader who can influence and drive cultural change across the organisation.
Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary owner and leader for GRC-related initiatives within our technology team, translating high-level compliance requirements into a framework which includes roadmaps, processes, and specific accountabilities.
Collaboration with Tech and Compliance Teams: Build strong partnerships with senior tech leaders and compliance teams (e.g., security, risk, legal) to streamline engagement, improve alignment, and reduce ad hoc interactions.
Design and implement a metrics-driven approach to monitor and report on GRC obligations, fostering transparency and accountability across the technology team.
Cultural Transformation: Drive a cultural shift for GRC to become an integral part of team workflows, including embedding practices like automated testing and scanning.
Integrate existing processes and obligations and ensure they align with the broader ways of working of the technology team, ensuring they enhance our GRC position.
Advocacy and Influence: Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, ensuring the balance between compliance requirements and technology delivery.
Strong understanding of Technology teams: Strong familiarity with technology teams' ways of working and development processes to effectively influence and integrate GRC requirements.
Metrics-Driven Approach: Proven experience designing and leveraging metrics to track and improve GRC-related performance across tech teams.
A track record of driving cultural transformation within technology teams, embedding compliance practices as part of their DNA.
A proven ability to implement regulatory frameworks within product and technology development focused organisations.
Extensive experience working within technology teams, particularly in GRC-related roles.
A strong track record of building frameworks and processes that scale across teams and improve compliance efficiency.
The ability to translate complex compliance requirements into clear, actionable steps for technical teams.
Familiarity with automated compliance practices (e.g., testing, scanning) and embedding them into team workflows.
We're home to the UK's largest choice of properties, and are the go-to destination for millions of people planning their next move, reading the latest industry news, or just browsing what's on the market.
We believe in careers that open doors, and help our team develop by providing an open and inclusive work environment, offering ongoing training opportunities, and supporting charity fundraising events. People are the foundation of Rightmove - We'll help you build a career on it.
~ Cash plan for dental, optical and physio treatments
~ Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan
~27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes
~ Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in office
~ Contributory stakeholder pension
~ Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life
~ Competitive compensation package
~ Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility
~ Travel Loans, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan
~ Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching
~ Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts and more

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. At Rightmove, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.
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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime

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