Governance officer Work, Jobs in Wales (with Salaries)

Governance Risk & Compliance Officer
Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD —Saint Athan
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Business
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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Business Support Officer (Records, Compliance & Information Governance)
GIOS Tech —Trawsfynydd
- £17 - £23 an hour
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
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12d
Communications Officer - Design & Digital
Hafod —Cardiff
- £38,796.98 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
11d
Research and Innovation Officer
Hywel Dda University Health Board —Llanelli
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
9d
Single Unified Safeguarding Review Senior Policy Manager - SEO
Welsh Government —Wales
- £47,675 - £56,445 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Travel
12d
Education Inclusion Officer
Ceredigion County Council —Aberystwyth
- £35,412 - £37,280 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- School
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
14d
Finance Officer
Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care Wales (operating name Llais) —Cardiff
- £28,819 - £31,626 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Tritech & Innovation Project Support Officer
Hywel Dda University Health Board —Llanelli
- £28,819 - £31,626 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
4d
Governance Manager
Drive —Cardiff
- £40,571 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
Development Officer - Collaborative Community Ownership Support Service (C-COSS)
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust —Tredegar
- £37,777 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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10d
Operational Officer – Welsh Language Promotion, Partnerships & Siarter Iaith
Carmarthenshire County Council —Carmarthenshire
- £22.20 - £24.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Public Sector Project Officer
InfoKernel Technology Services —Bangor
- £2,500 - £2,900 a month
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
1d
Data, Systems and Assurance Officer – ALN & Inclusion
Cyngor Sir Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey County Council —Llangefni
- £36,363 - £39,862 a year
- Full-time
10d
People, Planning & Performance Manager (SWTRA)
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council —Neath Port Talbot
- From £56,822 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Cardiff University —Cardiff
- £117,783 - £135,297 a year
- University
- Leadership
5d
Senior Procurement Officer - Welsh Language Skills Levels 3 and 4
Welsh Parliament —Cardiff
- £38,930 - £46,445 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- IT
Project support
Scrumconnect Consulting —Swansea
- £26,400 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Procurement Officer
Welsh Parliament —Cardiff
- £38,930 - £46,445 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- IT
Business and Finance Officer
Hockey Wales —Cardiff
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- QuickBooks
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Project Manager
Office for National Statistics —Newport
- £41,985 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Agile
12d

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Governance Risk & Compliance Officer

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK,LTD
Saint Athan

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Law
ISO 9001
Organisational skills
Business
Communication skills
A Level

Full job description

Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer

About Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd

At Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd, we are dedicated to pioneering innovative engineering solutions that drive success in aerospace and defence sectors. Our team thrives on collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in St Athan. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting projects and advance your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Role Overview

As a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Officer, you will support the Business Improvement Manager in establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving effective Governance, Risk, and Compliance arrangements across the organisation. The role will ensure robust documentation control, support enterprise risk management processes, enable effective governance reporting, and contribute to compliance with relevant standards and regulatory obligations, including sustainability reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Act as Secretary to the Governance Board:
- Coordinate meeting schedules, agendas, and papers
- Record accurate minutes, actions, and decisions
- Track and follow up on actions to closure
Support the development and maintenance of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures
Ensure governance records are accurate, complete, and auditable
Maintain and administer the organisation’s document control system:
- Ensure controlled documents are up to date, approved, and appropriately stored
- Monitor version control and document lifecycle compliance
Maintain and periodically review the Legal and Regulatory Register:
- Track applicable legislation, standards, and contractual obligations
- Support business areas in understanding applicable compliance requirements
Act as Risk Officer, supporting the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
Facilitate risk identification and documentation workshops with business areas
Ensure risks are consistently captured, assessed, and recorded in line with the framework
Maintain the Corporate Risk Register and ensure data quality and completeness
Produce risk reports, dashboards, and summaries for governance forums
Promote awareness and consistent application of risk management practices across the business
(Note: This role supports risk identification and reporting, not risk ownership or treatment.)
Support the management and continual improvement of ISO-certified systems, including:

ISO 9001 & ISO 27001

Assist with internal audits, external audits, and certification activities
Support corrective and preventive action tracking
Coordinate data collection across the organisation for Carbon reporting requirements & Carbon Reduction Plans
Ensure submissions are accurate, evidence-based, and aligned to applicable standards (e.g., PPN 06/21 where relevant)
Identify opportunities to improve data quality and reporting processes
Provide administrative and analytical support to the Business Improvement Manager
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across governance, compliance, and risk processes

Experience & Skills

Experience in a compliance, governance, risk, or quality-related role
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Experience maintaining registers (e.g., risk, legal, document control)
Confident in coordinating meetings, producing minutes, and tracking actions
Ability to analyse and present information clearly (reports, dashboards)
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Experience working within a regulated environment (e.g., defence, aerospace, engineering)
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or ISO 27001 management systems
Exposure to enterprise risk management frameworks
Experience supporting audits (internal or external)
Knowledge of sustainability or carbon reporting requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Educated to A-level or equivalent experience
Degree in business, management, law, or related field
Relevant professional certifications (e.g., IRM, IEMA, ISO Lead Auditor/Implementer)

Benefits

Competitive salary package reflecting your skills and experience.
Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working arrangements.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Supportive work environment promoting innovation and career growth.
Company pension scheme and life assurance.
Employee assistance programme and health & wellbeing initiatives.

Why Join Us?

Joining Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK means becoming part of a global leader committed to engineering excellence and innovation. Your contributions will directly impact the success of projects that shape the future of aerospace technology. We value our people and invest in creating a workplace where you can thrive professionally and personally.

If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a difference within an exciting and challenging sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role through our careers page or application portal.

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK, Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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