Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager

Queen Mary University of London; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Mary University of London seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager to enhance IT governance frameworks and risk management processes. This role requires expertise in compliance and risk, supported by significant experience in IT-related fields and strong project management skills. The position offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days' leave per year

Season ticket loan

Personal and professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in implementing risk and governance frameworks.
• Extensive management experience in information risk.
• Demonstrable project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve governance and risk frameworks for IT Services.
• Identify and report on governance risks and compliance issues.
• Work proactively with departments to implement risk management practices.

Skills

IT Governance

Risk Management

Compliance

Education

Degree in IT-related field

Risk Management Qualification (e.g., CRISC)

Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2, PMP)

Job description

About the Role

The Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager is a senior role within the Information Security team, responsible for maintaining and improving governance and risk frameworks for IT Services, including oversight of our ISO 27001 Information Security Management System. The postholder will define risk and governance processes, including process owner identification and activities to ensure effective governance, protecting IT systems and information assets. They will identify, evaluate, and report on governance and compliance risks and issues, ensuring compliance with the University's regulatory and legal requirements. The manager will work proactively with departments, faculties, and other internal units to implement practices aligned with the University's policies and standards for information risk management, governance, and compliance.

About You

You should possess significant expertise in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with proven experience in implementing robust risk and governance frameworks in complex environments. Success in delivering high-quality, resilient, and secure enterprise-wide IT and Information Security governance, with a customer-focused, risk-based approach, is essential.

Ideally, you will have a degree and/or professional qualification in an IT-related field or extensive experience in relevant technical areas. It is essential to hold a risk management qualification (e.g., CRISC) or demonstrate substantial management and operational experience using best practice information risk frameworks such as ISO 27001. Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, MSP, PMP) or demonstrable project management experience are desirable.

Applicants without UK work rights should contact Ambrose Neville, Head of Information Security, at [e-mail] for sponsorship information.

About the Department

IT Services support transformational change, operational excellence, and complex project delivery, facilitating research and teaching through services like high-performance computing, data storage, desktop support, and digital solutions, ensuring seamless IT experiences for students and staff.

About Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London values diversity of ideas, believing that diverse perspectives foster innovation and original thought.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per year (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan, and a range of personal and professional development opportunities. Our policies support work-life balance and inclusivity, with flexible working arrangements and campus facilities. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible work arrangements.