Head of Risk

Description

In this position, you’ll take overall responsibility for legal oversight, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance across our rapidly growing organisation. You’ll work closely with the executive team to ensure that our operations, projects, and partnerships align with both our sustainability goals and our governance obligations.

• Oversee policies, risk registers, and internal governance processes.
• Engage with external advisors, regulators, and industry bodies as needed.
• Shape and own a critical strategic function with real autonomy.
• Lead the organisation’s legal, risk, and compliance strategy, ensuring robust frameworks support our growth.
• Support sustainability-related reporting and assurance requirements.
• Partner with teams across the business to promote a culture of integrity, accountability, and compliance.
• Advise senior leadership on contractual, regulatory, and ethical matters.

Requirements

We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance to join our leadership team. This is a wide-remit, high-impact role — ideal for someone who wants to blend commercial acumen, governance expertise, and purpose-driven leadership.

While you’ll need a solid grounding in legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks, you do not need to be a qualified lawyer — commercial experience and sound judgement are what matter most.

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, or legal oversight, ideally within complex or regulated sectors.
• The confidence to influence at board level and collaborate across all functions.

Benefits

Southampton (Hybrid) | Competitive Salary | Net Zero & Sustainability Sector

• Enjoy a competitive salary and flexible hybrid working based in Southampton.
• Join a dynamic and supportive team culture.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance