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Sign UpUrgent Hiring :: Expert Cyber Security Architect – (With Grc) :: 100% Remote (US...
Posted 1 week ago by Shift Code Analytics
Job DescriptionStrong technical background along with a strong assurance background, audit, governance, GRC, and assessm...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
The RoleAs the Responsible AI lead within the wider Technology GRC function, you will:Develop and maintain Responsible A...
- Rate £650 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Lead GRC Analyst - AI
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
The RoleThis is a new position acting as the organisation's Responsible AI lead.You will set up and run the governance,...
- Rate £680 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
Operational Risk Manager - GRC Delivery - 6-8 Month FTC / Contractor
Posted 2 weeks ago by Handelsbanken Plc
Job IntroductionHandelsbanken is a relationship bank built on trust, long-term thinking and local decision-making.We pro...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location London, United Kingdom
Multiple SAP Roles - 100% Remote - F2F Must @ San Francisco | ABAP , Fiori...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Pioneer Corporate Services Inc
We have multiple SAP RolesCandidate with strong AI Experience preferredCandidate Must go for in person @ San Franscico,...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our GRC Contract Roles in Leeds
What does a grc contractor do?
Organisations bring in GRC contractors to help organisations establish, operate, and improve the integrated frameworks through which they manage their governance obligations, enterprise risks, and compliance requirements. The work spans a broad range of activities depending on the engagement: developing and implementing risk management frameworks aligned to standards such as ISO 31000, designing and operating compliance monitoring and testing programmes, building and maintaining policy frameworks, supporting internal audit and assurance processes, implementing GRC technology platforms, and helping organisations prepare for regulatory examinations. GRC contractors work across financial services, healthcare, technology, energy, and other regulated industries where the intersection of governance, risk, and compliance creates complex management challenges.
The skills expected of GRC contractors combine deep knowledge of the relevant regulatory and risk frameworks with the practical ability to implement and operate GRC processes in complex organisational environments. In financial services, familiarity with the FCA and PRA's supervisory frameworks, SMCR, operational resilience requirements, and the relevant prudential standards is expected alongside general risk management methodology. For ISO 27001 or SOC 2 focused roles, experience designing and implementing information security management systems is the primary technical requirement. Proficiency with GRC technology platforms such as RSA Archer, MetricStream, ServiceNow GRC, or MEGA HOPEX is increasingly expected for implementation-focused roles. The ability to engage senior stakeholders on risk and compliance matters, produce clear and board-ready risk reporting, and drive the cultural embedding of risk awareness is consistently valued alongside technical GRC knowledge.
What is the market like for grc contractors?
The GRC contract market is a reliably busy and specialist market, particularly within financial services, where the volume and pace of regulatory change creates sustained demand for professionals who can integrate governance, risk, and compliance management into a coherent and efficient framework. The increasing regulatory focus on operational resilience, climate risk, and third-party risk management has expanded the GRC agenda across UK financial institutions and created new contract demand in these areas. Healthcare, technology, and energy sectors also generate consistent GRC contract demand driven by sector-specific regulatory obligations. Rates for experienced GRC contractors with relevant regulatory and sector expertise are at the premium end of the risk and compliance contracting market.
What is the contracting market like in Leeds?
One of the largest financial and legal centres outside London, Leeds generates sustained contractor demand from high street banks, building societies, insurance groups, and national law firms with significant presences in the city. Legal technology, regulatory change, and compliance contracting benefit from this dual concentration in a way few other regional cities can offer. The NHS and broader public sector add volume across programme delivery, clinical systems, and business analysis. Around the South Bank area, a growing pool of technology firms is gradually broadening the types of roles available beyond the traditional finance and professional services core. For contractors seeking a lower cost base without a significant reduction in opportunity, Leeds is one of the most credible alternatives to London in the north of England.
How much do grc contractors usually earn in Leeds?
Contract rates for grc roles in Leeds typically range from £500 to £850 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many grc vacancies in Leeds are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 grc contract roles across the site, with Leeds contributing substantially. Data reviewed up to September 2026.