Head of Risk andamp; AssuranceSouthampton - Onsite 2/3 days a week 12 month contract - FTCSalary £77,235 - £90,108We''re seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Risk andamp; Assurance to lead our Assurance andamp; Risk Management function. This pivotal role ensures robust internal control, governance, and compliance systems are in place to support the client''s strategic objectives and long-term success.This is a fixed-term contract role, and we are ideally looking for someone to start in January 2026, though there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.What you''ll be doingStrategic Risk LeadershipSet the direction for the client''s risk management policy, ensuring best practice is Embedded and continuously improved.Establish and maintain organisational arrangements to manage, control, and mitigate risk, safeguarding the client information assets.Internal AuditDefine and deliver the annual internal audit programme, approved through the client ARC, based on key business risks.Lead a blended internal audit team (internal and third-party), ensuring high-quality delivery and actionable insights.Own the relationship with external auditors, steering their work and reviewing outputs.Ensure timely follow-up and implementation of audit recommendations the client s the organisation.Governance andamp; ComplianceProvide objective challenge and support to ensure the client adheres to principles of good corporate governance.Represent the client on key external bodies, enhanc