Head of Technology Governance, Reporting and Compliance; GRC

Head of Technology Governance, Reporting and Compliance (GRC)

At Bupa, our purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. In Technology Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), you will strengthen how we manage technology and cyber risk across Bupa Global, India and UK (BGIUK). This visible, high‑impact position sets direction, drives standards and delivers board‑level materials that help leaders make confident decisions.

Location: London, Hybrid (UK)
Type: Permanent, Full time

• Lead governance, reporting, assurance, audit coordination and policy compliance for technology and cyber risk.
• Build clear, timely dashboards and papers for executives and board committees; track and close audit actions.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations; regularly review and improve standards.
• Aggregate risk reporting from business units to create a single, trusted view of technology and cyber risk.
• Plan agendas and content for risk committees; keep governance templates, reviews and quality checks on track.
• Coach teams to turn regulatory updates, audit findings and incidents into actionable insights.

• Senior leadership in technology/cyber risk governance, reporting and assurance; strong stakeholder influence.
• Excellent written communication for board‑level packs, dashboards and presentations.
• Advanced analysis of risk and control metrics; ability to translate complex material into clear messages.
• Hands‑on knowledge of frameworks and standards: ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL, PCI DSS, CIS, OWASP.
• Experience in regulated environments (financial services, insurance or healthcare) is a plus; familiarity with FCA, PRA, ICO, CQC helpful.
• Useful qualifications (not essential): CISSP, CISA, CISM, GRCP, CGEIT, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.

• 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Company‑matched pension scheme.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to health assessments and wellbeing services.
• Discounts on Bupa products and services.

Bupa is a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. We champion diversity and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.