Location: Flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.

We offer:

• Up to £110K base salary
• Bonus 15%
• 6% pension contribution
• Private Medical
• 25 days annual leave
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture

Role Purpose:

As Head of Technology Compliance, you will establish and lead a new business-facing compliance function within Technology & Transformation. You will act as the front door into the Information Security team, ensuring that every new project, system, and change is reviewed against regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of Arqiva’s new Technology Compliance function, acting as the “front door” for compliance across projects, systems, and business change.
• Oversee compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, Telecoms Security Act, Cyber Resilience Bill, and NIS/NIST standards, ensuring Arqiva meets all regulatory and policy obligations.
• Manage the organisation’s privacy programme, including DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, incident handling, and breach notifications.
• Ensure third-party suppliers and contracts meet compliance requirements, working closely with Legal and Procurement.
• Partner with Governance & Oversight, Technical Assurance, and Threat & Response to provide joined-up compliance assurance.
• Build up and lead a team of specialists delivering regulatory and supplier assurance.
• Promote a culture of compliance across Technology and provide senior advice on risk and remediation issues.

Skills:

• Strong experience leading compliance, information security, or risk programmes in a technology-driven or regulated organisation (finance/tech preferred).
• Proven ability to turn compliance theory into practical, deliverable processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and GDPR is essential; Lead Implementer/Auditor and privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) desirable.
• Skilled at engaging and influencing senior stakeholders across Legal, Procurement, Technology, and Risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex compliance and security concepts.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Significant experience in compliance, information security, or risk leadership roles.
• Track record of delivering compliance programmes in large-scale or regulated organisations.
• Exposure to regulatory obligations such as GDPR, Telecoms Security Act, Cyber Resilience Bill, or NIS/NIST frameworks.
• Evidence of career progression (expanded responsibilities, promotions, scope increases).
• Industry background in finance or technology desirable; public sector/NHS experience less aligned to Arqiva’s pace and culture.

Qualifications:

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor (desirable).
• Prince2 or AgilePM project/programme management.
• Privacy certifications (e.g. CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) desirable but not essential – training support will be provided.

We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform, directly shaping the future of connectivity.

Through our established infrastructure we ensure that media and data are delivered exactly where they’re needed most, whether it’s bringing content to your TV or radio or transmitting data from your smart meter to your utility provider - chances are our services are a part of your daily life, seamlessly connecting you through our behind-the-scenes technology.

With an impressive history and an innovative future ahead of us, leading the transition of global media distribution to cloud based solutions and creating scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors - you’ll have many opportunities to develop and grow your unique career with us.

Why Arqiva? Reward . Connection . Growth

At Arqiva, we believe in supporting you to be your best, both at work and outside of it. That’s why our rewards and benefits go far beyond your pay; take a look at our totalreward2025 booklet.

Here, you’ll find endless opportunities to connect, whether that’s with colleagues through our internal networks and events or by making a difference in the communities where we work.

And when it comes to your career, we’re committed to helping you grow. Whether you want to become a specialist in your field or climb to the top, we’ll support you every step of the way.

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