Head of Asset Management – Governance & Assurance
Location: Devonport, Bristol or Clyde
Contract Type: Contract / Long-Term Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Head of Asset Management – Governance & Assurance to provide independent oversight of the Asset Management System, ensuring governance, compliance and assurance arrangements are effective and aligned with organisational objectives and ISO 55001 requirements.
This is a senior position with significant influence, providing independent challenge and assurance to Executive and Board-level stakeholders .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and define asset management governance frameworks and standards .
- Develop assurance strategies, audit programmes and maturity assessments.
- Monitor the effectiveness and compliance of the Asset Management System.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and internal requirements.
- Provide independent challenge to investment strategies and asset plans .
- Identify and escalate material governance risks and gaps.
- Support Board and Executive assurance requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and assurance activities.
- Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and promote continuous improvement.
- Establish scalable governance frameworks and methodologies for wider organisational adoption.
About You
Essential:
- Extensive leadership experience across governance, compliance or assurance .
- Experience working within asset-intensive and regulated environments .
- Proven experience developing assurance frameworks and methodologies.
- Experience conducting maturity assessments, audits and governance reviews .
- Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Finance, Risk Management or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable:
- Experience leading ISO management system audits , particularly ISO 55001.
- Regulatory compliance experience.
- Board governance experience.
- Chartered professional registration.
- IAM Diploma or equivalent qualification.
Head of Asset Management in England employer: JAM
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