Governance Risk & Compliance Officer

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.

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.

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.