Head of Risk and Assurance

UK Biobank

Head of Risk & Assurance at UK Biobank ensuring compliance and promoting resilience. Overseeing risk management, quality systems, and strategic initiatives in biomedical research.

Posted 7/15/2026contractCheadle • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £60,000 - £69,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Assurance and Risk functions, with a focus on regulatory compliance and information security within biomedical research. Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives and maintain audit readiness in a regulated environment.

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Leadership In Risk ManagementQuality Management System ManagementRegulatory Compliance OversightInformation Security ManagementAnalytical And Reporting Skills

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementAudit ManagementAssurance FunctionsRegulatory FrameworksInformation SecurityQuality ManagementAnalytical SkillsReporting Skills

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipCollaborationClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SharePointInformation Security Management System (ISMS)

Industry Keywords

Biomedical ResearchHealthcareLife SciencesRegulatory Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help strengthen governance, resilience and assurance across one of the world's leading biomedical research organisations.
Provide strategic leadership across Assurance and Risk functions, ensuring secure and responsible operations.
Lead the strategic development and continual improvement of assurance and risk capability.
Report into senior leadership and collaborate across Audit, Risk, Business Continuity, Information Security and Quality Management.
Maintain Information Security Management System (ISMS) documentation and ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing and maintaining an electronic Quality Management System within Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, certifications and industry standards.
Experience overseeing multiple assurance functions, including audit, business continuity, information security and regulatory compliance.
Leadership experience in risk management, audit and assurance, preferably within a regulated environment such as healthcare or life sciences.
Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior leadership teams and committees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

26 Days' Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays
Holiday Buy Scheme
Birthday Leave
USS Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
Enhanced Family Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Professional Subscriptions
Training & Development Opportunities
Free On-Site Gym
Subsidised Canteen Lunches
Free Car Parking
Employee Discounts Portal
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Flu Vaccination
Life Assurance Cover