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Head of Assurance & Compliance – CAVUPermanentManchester Airport / HybridAbout CAVUFor airports, for partners, for people. At CAVU, part of Manchester Airport Group, our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody—from the smallest ideas to the biggest transformations. Every day is an opportunity to create better travel experiences. From our revenue-accelerating single-platform technology, Propel, through to our world-class hospitality venues including the Escape Lounges, our solutions make travel smoother for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners. Whether you're working from our offices, from home, in our lounges, or on the road, we provide an environment where you can create, innovate, and help transform airport travel. Together, we are CAVUThe RoleWe're looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Head of Assurance & Compliance to join our Strategy & Governance Leadership Team. Reporting to the Strategy & Governance Director, you will lead the development and delivery of CAVU's Assurance & Compliance framework, providing independent second-line oversight and assurance across our growing global business. This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to ensure CAVU operates responsibly, sustainably and in line with internal policies, legal requirements and regulatory standards. You will be responsible for defining and implementing a risk-based assurance strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, identifying opportunities for improvement, and providing valuable insights that support strategic decision-making. Working across multiple functions, you will provide constructive challenge, drive a culture of compliance, and help ensure risks are effectively managed as CAVU continues to scale. Acting as CAVU's key liaison with MAG Audit, Cyber Security and Data Protection teams, you will also play a critical role in supporting industry certifications, regulatory compliance, and customer bid responses relating to compliance and governance standards. What You'll Be DoingDefining and evolving CAVU's Assurance & Compliance framework and second-line operating modelDeveloping and delivering a risk-based assurance programme aligned to business priorities and regulatory requirementsEvaluating the design and effectiveness of business controls, processes and procedures across CAVUIdentifying control weaknesses, compliance risks and opportunities for process improvementProviding challenge, guidance and assurance to senior leaders while maintaining second-line independenceLeading assurance reviews and communicating clear, evidence-based findings to management and governance forumsMonitoring and reporting on remediation actions, ensuring issues are appropriately tracked and resolvedChampioning compliance with internal policies, legal requirements and industry standards including GDPR, PCI DSS and CCPASupporting the business in achieving and maintaining external certifications, including ISO standardsWorking with Legal, Cyber, Audit and Data Protection teams to ensure alignment of compliance activities and minimise duplicationProducing high-quality reports, board papers and insights for Senior Leadership Team, Executive Committee and governance forumsSupporting Growth teams with bid responses relating to compliance certifications, governance controls and assurance standardsDriving continuous improvement through the identification of trends, recurring issues and thematic control gaps across the businessAbout YouYou'll be a credible assurance, audit or compliance leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and balance commercial objectives with effective governance and risk management. Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CIIA, CISA or equivalentSignificant experience in assurance, compliance, audit, risk management or internal controls leadership rolesStrong commercial, financial, audit or risk management backgroundProven experience designing and implementing governance, compliance and control frameworksStrong understanding of compliance standards, regulatory requirements and risk-based assurance methodologiesKnowledge of GDPR, PCI DSS, CCPA and broader governance and compliance frameworksExperience working with technology-enabled businesses and understanding the interaction between business processes and IT systemsExcellent analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvementStrong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the confidence to engage at Executive levelAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environmentExceptional communication skills and experience producing executive-level reports and presentationsWhat's In It For You? As well as a competitive benefits package, you'll be joining a fast-growing, innovative business at the forefront of airport technology, travel and digital commerce. You'll have the opportunity to shape how assurance, compliance and governance are embedded across a global business, influencing strategic decisions and helping CAVU scale responsibly and sustainably. 25 days holiday, increasing with service (up to 28)Option to buy up to 10 extra days + 4 flexible bank holidays10% company pensionAnnual bonus schemeOn-site gymMediCash schemeDiscounts including up to 50% off CAVU products such as Escape Lounges and Airport ParkingRail and retail discounts2 paid volunteering days per yearAccess to wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and mentoring programmesEnhanced parental leave (T&Cs apply)Equal Opportunities & Reasonable AdjustmentsWe're building something brilliant at CAVU: a diverse team of people who reflect the global customer base that we serve. We're proudly part of MAG and together we're on a mission to be number one in our industries, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across businesses, there's space for your unique strengths to shine. We're proud to be a UK Disability Confident employer. We're committed to helping you perform at your best. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women's Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group..