Governance, Risk and Compliance Business Partner - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

The salary for this role is £55,000

This role is being advertised as 12 month fixed term contract.

Do you thrive on influencing teams and embedding effective governance while translating complex standards into practical actions?

Can you help ensure ISO compliance, data protection, and security controls are maintained, challenged, and improved across a business?

Would you like the opportunity to drive risk, assurance, and compliance across a fast-paced, remote-first organisation?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note - This role is known internally as the GRAC Business Partner.

At Livestock Information Ltd, our mission is to be an outstanding service provider of livestock data, empowering government, industry, and farmers to effectively manage disease and infection control, whilst enhancing productivity and innovation in agriculture. To achieve this, we need great people, who share in our values.

As a Governance, Risk, Assurance and Compliance (GRAC) Business Partner at LI, you will be at the heart of our second line of defence, ensuring information security, data protection, and risk management are embedded and effective across the organisation.

You will translate ISO standards, data protection obligations, and risk requirements into clear, actionable tasks, holding first-line owners accountable and maintaining robust controls. In this role, you will coordinate and validate ISMS evidence for external audits, deliver internal audits to assess compliance and identify improvements.

You will also support the Head of GRAC and Data Protection Officer in mitigating risks, and lead assurance deep dives across key business processes.

You will facilitate risk workshops, deliver staff training, maintain oversight of the Information Asset Register, review Data Sharing Agreements, and keep up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical skills, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to influence business behaviour are key to success in this fast-paced, remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include

• Partnering with Business Capability Areas (BCAs) to both support and challenge effective operations from a governance and oversight perspective.
• Driving continuous improvement of the information security management system (ISMS) to ensure it stays relevant considering evolving standards and security practices.
• Oversee and manage assurance and other related actions within the GRAC module of ServiceNow.
• Planning, scoping and conducting internal audits of the LI risk landscape to evaluate compliance (including with ISO27001) and identifying areas for enhancement.
• Agreeing mitigation plans and timelines with stakeholders as required.
• Supporting the wider GRAC function with the completion of a range of Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) tasks, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Asset Owner management.
• Scrutinising Data Sharing Agreements and monitoring changes in legislative requirements.
• Playing an important role in the review and challenge of policies, procedures and controls ensuring these are comprehensive and fit for purposes as part of the wider risk management framework.
• Working alongside GRAC colleagues, develop and deliver induction and refresher training on GRAC topics helping to develop a risk aware culture within LI.

You may be required to undertake other duties assigned by your line manager as appropriate

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate

• A strong, working knowledge of information security and governance frameworks, including ISO27001, ISO20000, and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Significant experience in a governance and oversight role, particularly within information security management and/or data protection.
• Resilience and delivery-focus, with strong interpersonal skills to influence outcomes and embed effective business behaviours.
• Proven ability to review, challenge, and improve policies, processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Experience managing risk and assurance systems, such as ServiceNow or other SaaS-based Governance, Risk, Assurance, and Compliance platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify gaps, and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Experience maintaining clear, accessible, and auditable documentation, policies, and supporting resources.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

As an LI employee, you will be entitled to our company benefits which include

• A fully remote and flexible working set up
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service up to maximum of 30 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• 1 Privilege Day
• 4 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Market leading pension scheme through Legal & General
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued

Application and Interview Process

To apply for this role, you will need to submit a CV and answer some pre-screening questions.

The interview and assessment process for this role will involve a telephone interview with our Talent Team, followed by a first stage and a final stage interview. Interviews will be conducted either remotely via MS Teams or face to face.

If we need to make a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing talent@livestockinformation.org.uk before the closing date to discuss your needs.

The closing date for this role is 4pm on Friday, 27th February . Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please note that we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tools can be used to help you prepare your application. However, all statements and examples provided during the recruitment process should be accurate and based on your own knowledge and experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is found to be plagiarised, including where ideas or experiences generated by artificial intelligence are presented as personal work. For further information, please click on the following link : AI & Recruitment at LI

Values

We approach our work with TACT; we are Transparent, Accountable, Committed and we work as a Team.

We are transparent together, embracing honesty and building trust. We are accountable to the industry and strive for the best possible solutions for the communities we serve. We drive change with passion, commitment and enthusiasm to deliver a great service to the livestock industry. We work kindly and cohesively which allows us to support each other in our personal and strategic goals. For more information on our values and what its like to work at Livestock Information, please visit our Careers Page : Careers - Livestock Information Ltd

At Livestock Information Ltd, we have a zero-tolerance approach to harassment, abuse, discrimination, or bullying during our recruitment process. Any such behaviour may result in a candidate being withdrawn from consideration We are committed to upholding our company values and ensuring a safe and respectful experience for all candidates and staff.

Diversity statement

At Livestock Information, we value diversity and believe that every individual brings different strengths. We understand that not everyone may possess every single skill outlined in this job description, but if you believe you have a solid skill set that enables you to excel in this position then we really encourage you to apply.

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in a fair and open manner or if you are dis-satisfied with any of your interactions during the recruitment process and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact our Talent team via email: talent@livestockinformation.org.uk

Disclaimer

Livestock Information Ltd. cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Livestock Information Ltd. Does not discriminate based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

Livestock Information Ltd. Does not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited CV’s not originating directly from a candidate and sent to Livestock Information Ltd or any Livestock Information Ltd employees, including unsolicited CVs sent to a Livestock Information Ltd mailing address or email address, are rejected. Livestock Information Ltd will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited CV. Livestock Information Ltd considers any candidate for whom the recruiter has submitted an unsolicited CV referred by the company free of any fees.