GRC Analyst

Zachary Daniels; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE)

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a GRC Analyst to join a well-established UK business in Liverpool. This role focuses on governance, risk management, and compliance, offering a salary between £40k - £50k plus benefits. You will conduct risk assessments, develop compliance frameworks, and support audits. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years’ experience in risk or compliance, and strong communication skills. This position provides an opportunity to build a career in GRC within a growing organization focused on security and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a GRC, risk, audit, or compliance-focused role.
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control environments.
• Experience supporting audits like ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support security and operational risk assessments.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and control frameworks.
• Support internal and external audits including ISO 27001 compliance.

Skills

GRC, risk management

Audit

Compliance

Stakeholder communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

GRC Analyst | Risk, Audit & Compliance | Liverpool | £40k - £50k + Benefits/Progression

Zachary Daniels are delighted to be partnering with a well‑established UK business during a key phase of growth and investment, to recruit a GRC Analyst.

This is a role centred around governance, risk management, and compliance, working closely with stakeholders across the business to strengthen frameworks, ensure controls are effective, and support ongoing audit and regulatory requirements. You'll play a key part in embedding a mature security and compliance culture while supporting wider technology and business transformation initiatives.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Generous annual leave entitlement, rising with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• Life assurance

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct and support security and operational risk assessments, ensuring mitigation plans are defined and tracked
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies, standards, and control frameworks
• Support internal and external audits, including ISO 27001 and related compliance frameworks
• Manage and contribute to third‑party and supplier risk assessments
• Monitor and report on risk posture, control effectiveness, and compliance metrics
• Identify gaps in controls and processes, driving continuous improvement across governance frameworks
• Work with technical teams to ensure security and compliance requirements are embedded into systems and projects
• Contribute to incident reviews and post‑incident analysis, ensuring improvements are implemented

About You:

• 2+ years' experience in a GRC, risk, audit, or compliance‑focused role
• Strong understanding of risk management methodologies and control environments
• Experience supporting or participating in audits (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST or similar)
• Exposure to third‑party risk management and supplier assurance
• Understanding of technical security concepts, with the ability to assess and challenge controls
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and comfortable working within governance frameworks
• Strong communication skills, able to engage effectively with stakeholders across the business

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in GRC, gaining exposure to risk, audit, and compliance within a growing organisation that is investing in its security and governance capability.

Apply today with your most up‑to‑date CV!