Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Reed Full time

The company:

A people-centred business in the North East is searching for a Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist to join the team. This business has recently received huge investment from a global tech phenomenon and is looking to drive technical innovation across its platforms and applications. They are looking for proactive team members who want to push boundaries and be as innovative as possible. They have a community focus with a commitment to supporting people in their professional and personal progression.

The role:

You will collaborate with a group of security-focused professionals, each contributing unique skills. As part of the broader Information Security Team, which includes operational and offensive security teams as well as a data protection team, you’ll play a crucial role.

Your primary responsibilities will involve:

  • Establish an effective technical compliance framework.
  • Ensure that the business maintains a robust security posture while remaining agile and competitive.
  • Work closely with compliance experts, technology teams, and the wider business to manage and mitigate security and technology risks.
  • Maintaining and enhancing the  Information Security Management System (ISMS), policies, standards, and processes
  • Lead in audits, partnering with external test houses and Group compliance teams.
  • Ensure that all platforms meet all technical compliance requirements set by local and international regulators.

Key skills required for this role:

  • Experience working to information security standards such as ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials +
  • Excellent documentation and organisational skills
  • Experience with ISMS policies, standards and procedures
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a practical approach
  • Risk awareness – the ability to assess technology and security-based risks
  • Interact and influence key stakeholders from across the wider business/ external business partners.

Benefits include:

  • Quarterly bonus
  • competitive annual leave
  • Hybrid and fleixble workign
  • Free Lunch and Coffee (proper barista-made coffee)
  • Healthcare
  • Home working setup contribution
  • Pension scheme (8% company contribution)
  • Social events
  • Courses and conferences funded
  • Free office gym or subsidised membership
  • Life assurance
  • Emergency loans

Permanent/ Hybrid Working 3 Days per week in office/ Monday - Friday/ 37.5 hours 

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position and be able to travel into office on occasion



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