Standards and Resource Governance Lead

Information Commissioner's Office

. Establish and maintain a consistent, auditable and resilient approach to maintenance across Bioresources activities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNorthampton • United KingdomSenior💰 £55,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and governing maintenance standards and procedures while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and operational requirements. Proficient in competency management, risk assessment, and stakeholder communication to enhance maintenance practices across Bioresources assets.

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Maintenance Standards DevelopmentCompetency ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Maintenance ProceduresTechnical DocumentationCompetency FrameworksSkills MatricesTraining RecordsAuthorisation ProcessesOperational Risk AssessmentHealth And Safety StandardsProcess Safety ManagementDigital Reporting Tools

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsAttention To DetailLogical Approach

Industry Keywords

BioresourcesCHPGasSRPSludge TreatmentCritical InfrastructureOEM StandardsStatutory RequirementsIndustry Good PracticeMaintenance Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and maintain a consistent, auditable and resilient approach to maintenance across Bioresources activities
Lead the development and governance of maintenance standards
Strengthen management and deployment of competency, authorisation and specialist resources
Own maintenance policy and standards across Bioresources assets, including CHP, gas, SRP, sludge treatment and associated critical infrastructure
Work with technical specialists, operational teams and suppliers to embed standards in maintenance plans, job instructions and asset care activity
Develop, review and govern maintenance standards, procedures and technical documentation
Identify gaps and create practical, risk-based and value-driven standards
Ensure standards align with regulatory, health and safety, process safety and operational requirements
Provide assurance against OEM standards, approved procedures, statutory requirements and industry good practice
Create reporting on compliance, competency and critical maintenance activity
Address variances and implement corrective actions with responsible teams
Maintain competency frameworks, skills matrices, training records and authorisation requirements
Define technical and competency requirements for standby, emergency and out-of-hours maintenance response
Develop resilience plans for critical skills, specialist assets and safety-critical maintenance activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of developing or governing maintenance standards, procedures or technical documentation
Understanding of competency management, skills matrices, training records and authorisation processes
Working knowledge of health and safety, regulatory compliance and process safety expectations
Ability to assess operational risk and make balanced, evidence-led decisions
Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, practical standards and guidance
Logical and systematic approach with excellent attention to detail
Confidence using digital systems, data and reporting tools
Travel to other sites as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private health care
Double-matched pension (maximum 7% employee/14% employer contribution)
Life assurance at 8 times salary
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
26 days annual leave, rising with length of service
Ability to buy more annual leave
Family friendly policies, including 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave
4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support wellbeing and lifestyle
Hybrid working
Flexible part-time working arrangement