Commercial Governance, Audit & Risk Lead

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.Commercial Governance, Audit & Risk LeadPermanentManchester: £42,500 - £49,500Hybrid working – a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Help Commercial leaders make better decisions through strong governance, meaningful insight and effective risk management. This newly created role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, using data to inform decisions and helping teams operate with confidence. Working at the heart of AQA's Commercial directorate, you'll support leaders to understand risk, strengthen governance, improve performance reporting and ensure audit and assurance activities translate into meaningful action. You'll have visibility across a broad range of commercial activity, working with stakeholders at all levels to improve processes, track progress, challenge constructively and help ensure priorities remain on track. If you enjoy joining the dots, turning information into insight and creating clarity in a complex environment, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact. What's in it for you?A newly created role with the opportunity to shape governance, audit and risk activities across Commercial.Regular exposure to senior leaders and decision-making.A varied role spanning governance, assurance, risk management, business continuity and performance reporting.The opportunity to influence improvements and help teams work more effectively.A broad view across Commercial and its strategic priorities.A 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working.25 days' annual leave, rising to 30, plus Christmas closure days.A benefits package including a pension which could see a combined contribution of up to 18.5%, BUPA healthcare support, wellbeing programmes and volunteering opportunities.Being part of AQA's inclusive and values-led culture, with opportunities to join a variety of employee networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic diversity and Interfaith. In this role, you'll be responsible for:Supporting governance, assurance and audit activities across Commercial.Helping leaders identify, understand and manage risk.Turning data, metrics and reporting into meaningful insight.Supporting the delivery of audit actions and continuous improvement activity.Producing performance reporting and management information for senior stakeholders.Supporting business continuity and assurance planning.Driving accountability through effective tracking, reporting and follow up.Building strong relationships across Commercial and the wider organisation. You'll thrive in this role if you have:Experience in governance, risk, audit, assurance, compliance, PMO or a similar environment.Experience working within a regulated organisa...