Quality, Risk and Governance Manager

Our client is seeking a Quality, Risk and Governance Manager to join their team on a 9‑month contract, supporting an exciting project. The role is hybrid, with flexibility to split time between remote working and office days in either Leatherhead or Swindon.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Quality, Risk, and Governance framework.
• Translate contractual requirements into a practical assurance regime with clear ownership and management controls.
• Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) and associated governance documentation.
• Oversee the operation of the Document Management System (DMS) and contract evidence repositories.
• Establish and chair governance forums covering quality, risk, and compliance.
• Lead the identification, assessment, mitigation, and escalation of contract risks.
• Plan and deliver internal assurance activities, including audits and readiness reviews.
• Manage non-conformities, incidents, and corrective actions, ensuring root cause analysis and closure verification.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight to test controls and contractual commitments.
• Support the contract leadership team with governance input into service change and process improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in quality, governance, assurance, risk, or compliance leadership roles within complex public-sector environments.
• Experience in supporting the mobilisation and transition of complex contracts.
• Strong understanding of contract governance, specification compliance, and assurance frameworks.
• Experience developing and operating QMS and document control environments.
• Proven track record in planning and leading internal audits and compliance assessments.
• Experience in managing contract and operational risk frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

Technical Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of quality management principles and document control.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and quality management standards.
• Knowledge of risk and issue management methodologies.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements into practical delivery frameworks.
• Good understanding of audit methodology and root cause analysis.
• Experience with QMS, DMS, and reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills.

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Quality Management, Risk Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• Foundation-level risk or governance certification, e.g., IRM or M_o_R.

Additional Information:

• Work Location: Leatherhead OR Swindon - 3 office days per week, 2 days remotely
• Travel: Travel to client sites across the UK when required
• Rate: Up to £600 per day depending on experience
• IR35: Outside IR35
• Level of Security: BPSS and CTC
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 9 months

If you are an experienced Quality, Risk and Governance Manager looking for a new contract opportunity in a dynamic and flexible working environment, we would love to hear from you.