<div class="clearfix"></div><h1 class="job-title axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">Governance and Compliance Lead</h1><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Howdens are looking for a Governance and Compliance Lead to take ownership of the stability and strategic direction of the organisations Governance and Compliance applications.&nbsp; </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Acting as the primary point of accountability, the Governance and Compliance Lead bridges business needs and technology delivery, overseeing application life cycle management and continuous improvement to maximise system value and performance. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire you will work onsite 4 days per week with one from home. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What you will be doing </span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Lead, coach and develop the Governance and Compliance team, clarifying priorities, roles and performance expectations.&nbsp; Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.&nbsp; Manage workload planning, skills development and resource capacity.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Act as the subject matter expert for governance and compliance systems, including SAP GRC (Access Controls, Emergency Access Management, Process Controls), Evotix Assure SHE platform, ESG systems and internally built systems to support Product Safety Campaigns. </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Take accountability for the end-to-end health, performance and availability of governance and compliance systems, ensuring applications are stable, scalable, secure and for business purpose. </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Maintain a strong understanding of system capabilities and limitations, monitoring emerging technologies, market trends, and best practices to inform system strategy and innovation opportunities.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Partner with business stakeholders to provide trusted support and advisory input on application capabilities and constraints. Understand business priorities and manage demand, enhancements and backlog of changes.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Minimise business disruption consistently, particularly when implementing changes.</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What we need from you</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;"> </span></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">5+years’ of SAP GRC experience in configuration, administration, workflow and ruleset customisation</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of SAP GRC modules ARA, ARM, EAM and Process Controls</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Excellent understanding of Segregation of Duties and risk remediation</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Experience with SAP ECC, SAP Fiori and associated modules (FI,MM,SD etc)</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of SAP security &amp; authorisations tables in ECC and GRC</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Experience in vendor and third-party relationship management</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Excellent communication skills, self-motivated and exhibits a proactive approach to work</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear direction, inspire and motivate others</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Able to lead design, implementation and the on-going management of SAP GRC, EHSQ and ESG platforms</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Experience supporting Internal and External Audits, including issue remediation and documentation</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Experience in ESG and EHSQ Management Systems would be advantageous as would a Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; relevant certifications in SAP GRC</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What we can offer you </span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Competitive salary and annual company bonus</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Company car or car allowance</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Private medical insurance</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Free lunch at our onsite canteen (Howden site only) </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Staff Discount</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Programme</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Exceptional Reward and Recognition events</span></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">About Howdens:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif; color: black;">Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.&nbsp; We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif; color: black;">As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the&nbsp;<em>Best Big Companies to Work For.</em></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; 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