Head of Risk and Compliance

ISS • United Kingdom, United Kingdom • Posted July 05, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

We are looking for an individual who will set the strategy for technical risk, compliance, and resilience, while advising senior leadership teams and clients on regulatory obligations, operational risk, and assurance.

The role plays a critical part in protecting the business from technical, regulatory, and commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the strategy for technical risk, compliance, and assurance across the FM portfolio
  • Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks across engineering and technical operations
  • Act as the senior advisor on technical risk, statutory compliance, and regulatory obligations
  • Ensure statutory compliance across all technical services, including electrical, HVAC, fire, water, lifts, and critical infrastructure
  • Lead internal audits, external certifications, and client assurance programmes
  • Oversee risk identification, mitigat...