Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance

Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Technology Risk and Delivery Assurance to join our Product Development team. This pivotal role owns and leads the translation of company-wide and security-related GRC obligations into actionable roadmaps, metrics, and day-to-day activities for the technology team. You will design and implement a framework to ensure that compliance requirements are embedded into the fabric of our product and tech teams, defining our compliance framework, culture and reporting while balancing with the product development roadmap. This is a highly visible and strategic position that requires a tech-savvy leader who can influence and drive cultural change across the organisation.What you’ll be doing

Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary owner and leader for GRC-related initiatives within our technology team, translating high-level compliance requirements into a framework with roadmaps, processes, and clear accountabilities.Framework Design: Develop and implement a robust framework ensuring GRC obligations are systematically incorporated into team workflows, reporting structures, and roadmaps.Collaboration with Tech and Compliance Teams: Build strong partnerships with senior tech leaders and compliance teams (security, risk, legal) to streamline engagement, improve alignment, and reduce ad hoc interactions.Metrics and Reporting: Design and implement a metrics-driven approach to monitor and report on GRC obligations, fostering transparency and accountability across the technology team.Cultural Transformation: Drive a cultural shift for GRC to become an integral part of team workflows, including embedding practices like automated testing and scanning.Process Integration: Integrate existing processes and obligations to align with the broader ways of working of the technology team, enhancing our GRC position.Advocacy and Influence: Act as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, balancing compliance requirements with technology delivery.What you’ll bring to the role

Strategic Vision: Ability to think strategically and translate high-level GRC requirements into actionable plans and roadmaps.Strong understanding of technology teams: Familiarity with technology teams’ ways of working and development processes to effectively influence and integrate GRC requirements.Metrics-Driven Approach: Experience designing and leveraging metrics to track and improve GRC-related performance across tech teams.Cultural Change Leadership: Track record of driving cultural transformation within technology teams, embedding compliance practices as part of their DNA.Collaboration and Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels and functions.Process Design Expertise: Ability to design and implement processes that enhance team efficiency and align with overall ways of working.What you’ll bring to the role

A proven ability to implement regulatory frameworks within product and technology development focused organisations.Extensive experience working within technology teams, particularly in GRC-related roles.A strong track record of building frameworks and processes that scale across teams and improve compliance efficiency.Ability to translate complex compliance requirements into clear, actionable steps for technical teams.Familiarity with automated compliance practices (e.g., testing, scanning) and embedding them into team workflows.Strategic leadership skills with the ability to drive change and align teams towards a unified vision.This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and results-oriented professional to take ownership of the GRC function within a dynamic technology team, shaping how compliance integrates seamlessly into the company’s technology landscape.About Rightmove

Our vision is to give everyone the belief they can make their move. We aim to make moving simpler, by giving everyone the best place to turn to and return to for access to the tools, expertise, trust and belief to make it happen. We’re home to the UK’s largest choice of properties and are the go-to destination for millions planning their next move, reading industry news, or browsing the market.We’re a friendly, supportive place to work with values that reflect our culture: value delivery, curiosity, care, teamwork, and measurable impact. We believe in open and inclusive environments with ongoing training opportunities and opportunities to support charitable activities.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Rightmove will never discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.If you’re smart, self-motivated and passionate, this could be your opportunity to join Rightmove as a Rightmover in the making.Seniority level

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