Information Security Governance Analyst

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE); Abbot's Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Abbot's Salford is seeking an Information Security Governance Analyst focused on enhancing cybersecurity. The role involves developing security policies, monitoring compliance, and supporting audits. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement. The position offers generous annual leave, flexible working, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Professional development

Online employee portal with lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about cybersecurity governance and continuous improvement.
• Structured approach to work and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve compliance with security governance frameworks.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audit processes.
• Advise on policy exceptions and maintain a register of risks and mitigations.
• Support cybersecurity awareness and incident response planning.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Strong communication skills

Risk management

Internal and external audit support

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about cybersecurity governance? We’re looking for an Information Security Governance Analyst to help strengthen our digital security across the university. This role is ideal for someone with a structured approach to work, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll work collaboratively across departments to support policy development, compliance monitoring, and risk management—making a real impact on our cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve compliance with security governance frameworks.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audit processes.
• Advise on policy exceptions and maintain a register of risks and mitigations.
• Support cybersecurity awareness and incident response planning.

About The Department

Digital IT at the University of Salford is at the heart of our digital transformation. The Information Security Governance team plays a critical role in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of university systems and data. We provide strategic direction and oversight across all technologies, working closely with staff, students, and external partners. Our approach is collaborative, innovative, and aligned with the university’s mission to deliver excellence in education and research.

What\'s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave – 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more.
• Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.
• Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and our differences make us stronger as we work to improve students’ lives.
• The perks! – MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.