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Institutional Compliance and Risk Management

Who are we?

Integrated assurance is a holistic approach that combines Imperial's Risk Management, Internal Audit, Institutional Compliance, and Information Governance functions. The primary goal is to create a cohesive framework that ensures all these functions work together to provide comprehensive oversight and assurance. This integration helps in identifying and mitigating risks more effectively, ensuring compliance with regulations, and safeguarding the institution's information assets.

By aligning these assurance functions, Imperial can avoid duplication of efforts and ensure that all areas of risk and compliance are covered comprehensively. For instance, Risk Management identifies potential threats to the institution, Resilience provides a framework for respond to potential threats, Internal Audit assesses the effectiveness of controls in place, Institutional Compliance ensures adherence to laws and regulations, and Information Governance protects data integrity and privacy. When these functions operate in an integrated manner, they provide a more robust and efficient assurance process, enhancing the institution's overall governance and operational effectiveness.

Our team fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the University. It encourages different departments to work together towards common goals, share insights, and leverage each other's strengths. This collaborative approach not only improves the quality of assurance but also supports the University in achieving its strategic objectives, maintaining its reputation, and ensuring the trust of stakeholders. Overall, integrated assurance is essential for promoting transparency, accountability, and resilience in the complex environment of higher education.

Further information is provided in the links below to the individual functions, if you have any questions or want to know more about how we can support your team please contact the relevant lead and they will be happy to help.