Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist in Manchester Area

Job description

Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Location: Manchester, UK (on-site, full-time)

Eligibility: Open only to UK citizens/residents with full work rights

About the Role

We’re seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to strengthen our security, risk management, and compliance practices. This role ensures our organisation meets regulatory requirements, manages information security risks, and upholds governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage IT security risks, maintaining risk registers and assessments.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act) and international standards (ISO 27001).
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and incident response activities.
• Assist in drafting and updating security policies and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to staff awareness and training initiatives.
• Assess vendor/third-party security risks and compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NIS, Data Protection Act).
• Understanding of risk management and IT security best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and compliance processes.

Desirable Skills

• AWS knowledge/certifications.
• Degree in Computer Science/IT.
• Experience with audits, penetration testing, or security frameworks (PCI, ISO).
• Networking knowledge (VPNs, VLANs, routing).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English