Interim Head of Compliance & Risk

Portsmouth Interim View Job Description
This Interim Head of Compliance & Risk role in the retail industry operating over 180 stores. HQ in Portsmouth, this role is pivotal in ensuring the organisation's risk management framework runs effectively. You'll oversee key risk areas, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal standards.
  • 6 month fixed term contract Interim Senior Compliance & Risk role
  • Retail

About Our Client

A retail organisation with multiple stores across the south west.

Job Description

The Interim Head of Compliance & Risk

  • Develop the organisation's risk management framework and policies.
  • Monitor and assess potential risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Provide guidance and training to teams on risk and compliance matters.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews to evaluate risk levels and address gaps.
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to integrate risk management into strategic planning.
  • Prepare detailed reports and updates for stakeholders and the leadership team.
  • Oversee incident management and ensure appropriate responses to any risk-related events.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Head of Risk should have:

  • Extensive experience in risk management ideally within the retail industry.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory and legal compliance requirements ideally knowledge of FCA compliance, health & safety, insurance.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.
  • A professional qualification or relevant degree in a related field.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Car allowance included.
  • 6 month fixed-term contract with a clear focus and objectives.
  • Portsmouth HQ but hybrid ( 1 day a week in the office )



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Samantha McGawley
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076433
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2243

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Retail
Sector
Retail
Where
Portsmouth
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Samantha McGawley
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2243
Job reference
JN-082026-7076433