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GRC Principal
Job at a glance
- Category
- Governance
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- London, UK
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
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OVO Energy is hiring a GRC Principal in London, UK. This is a Governance job in the governance, risk, and compliance field. Review the full details below and apply directly with OVO Energy.
Role OVO-View Team: Enterprise Security Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Location: Hub Based - Hybrid for all Experience: & ;Expert Working pattern: Full-Time Reporting to Chief Information Security Officer Sponsorship: Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. This role in 3 words Engaging. Visionary. Enabler.& ; Top 3 qualities for this role: Leadership. Communication. Resilience. & ; Where you’ll work: Depending on the needs of your business area we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week and to go to OVO Connection events in-person.& ; You’ll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices Bristol Glasgow or London unless your role requires field-based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop is designed to inspire people help them connect and bring big ideas to life. Everyone belongs at OVO: At OVO we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities gender identities ethnicities ages sexual orientations life experiences and backgrounds to join us. Teamworking for the planet: Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So naturally the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how: Reporting to the CISO this role is part of the Enterprise Security management team where you’ll deliver risk-led security focused on what matters most to the business. We are hiring innovators people with the vision to cut through complexity to streamline and deliver simplicity. We encourage collaboration and want to instill a sense of ownership and pride in our Enterprise Security and GRC teams as well as the stakeholders they engage with. This role is about leading change reducing risk and continuous improvement. This role in a nutshell: OVO is seeking an experienced GRC Principal to provide leadership compliance continuity and strategic assurance. Reporting CISO you will balance day-to-day compliance and assurance stability with continuous improvement of our risk levels and risk management practices. As an Operator of Essential Services under NIS regulations OVO requires a seasoned GRC professional capable of managing a complex regulatory landscape while providing hands-on guidance to a newly formed security GRC team. You will:& ; Provide day-to-day leadership to the security GRC function ensuring clear direction and role
Full responsibilities and requirements are on OVO Energy's application page.
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This job is based in London, UK on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to OVO Energy's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.
About governance jobs
Governance jobs design the structures, policies, and oversight that keep complex programs accountable, coordinating across legal, risk, compliance, and technology. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices.
How to position yourself for this governance job
Strong candidates emphasize policy and standard-setting, committee and stakeholder coordination, oversight reporting, and translating strategy into durable operating structures. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how OVO Energy would apply governance frameworks, policy standards, and oversight and reporting practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.
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