Governance and Compliance Lead

Location: Howden, Yorkshire

Hours: 37.5

Division: Corporate & IS

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 08 February 2026

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Governance and Compliance Lead

We are looking for a Governance and Compliance Lead to take ownership of the stability and strategic direction of the organisations Governance and Compliance applications. 

Acting as the primary point of accountability, the Governance and Compliance Lead bridges business needs and technology delivery, overseeing application life cycle management and continuous improvement to maximise system value and performance.

Based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire you will work onsite 4 days per week with one from home.

What you will be doing

  • Lead, coach and develop the Governance and Compliance team, clarifying priorities, roles and performance expectations. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.  Manage workload planning, skills development and resource capacity.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for governance and compliance systems, including SAP GRC (Access Controls, Emergency Access Management, Process Controls), Evotix Assure SHE platform, ESG systems and internally built systems to support Product Safety Campaigns.
  • Take accountability for the end-to-end health, performance and availability of governance and compliance systems, ensuring applications are stable, scalable, secure and for business purpose.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of system capabilities and limitations, monitoring emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices to inform system strategy and innovation opportunities.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to provide trusted support and advisory input on application capabilities and constraints. Understand business priorities and manage demand, enhancements and backlog of changes.
  • Minimise business disruption consistently, particularly when implementing changes.

What we need from you

  • 5+years’ of SAP experience in configuration
  • Strong knowledge of SAP GRC modules ARA, ARM, EAM and Process Controls
  • Excellent understanding of Segregation of Duties and risk remediation
  • Experience with SAP ECC, SAP Fiori and associated modules (FI,MM,SD etc)
  • Strong knowledge of SAP security & authorisations tables in ECC and GRC
  • Skilled in the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to breakdown complex situations, identify root causes, evaluate options and implement effective solutions
  • Experience in vendor and third-party relationship management
  • Knowledge of IT General Controls & application controls
  • Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and exhibits a proactive approach to work
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear direction, inspire and motivate others
  • Ability to adapt to change, responding positively and effectively while guiding the team through change and challenges
  • Collaborative approach, working effectively across business, technical, and vendor teams

What we can offer you

  • Grade 4 role
  • Competitive salary and annual company bonus
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Free lunch at our onsite canteen (Howden site only)
  • Staff Discount
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

How to apply

Good luck with your application.  Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role.  Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change.  If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager Shannon Camara or Holly Gibbins, Recruitment Advisor.

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