Information Technology Governance Manager

Loop Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Loop Recruitment is partnering with a UK technology-led organisation to appoint an experienced Head of IT Gov to mature its IT governance, risk, compliance and audit capabilities across a complex technology estate.

The role reports to senior technology leadership and shapes governance across Technology, Finance, Risk and Audit teams, delivering strategic leadership and ownership with high visibility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT governance in technology-led organisations.
• Proven ability to manage audits, risk and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and continuously improve the IT governance framework
• Drive governance, controls and risk management across Technology
• Lead internal and external IT audits
• Oversee IT quality assurance and testing governance
• Champion data governance, ownership and data quality initiatives
• Manage technology policies, standards and operational controls
• Oversee IT budgets alongside senior stakeholders
• Review supplier, licence and contract governance
• Drive continual improvement across technology processes
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders across the business

Skills

IT Governance

IT Risk

IT Audit

Information Governance

Data Governance

QA/Testing Governance

ISO COBIT

Budget ownership

Supplier management

Regulated environment

Job description

Salary - Up to £115,000 + Amazing Benefits

I'm currently partnering with a highly regarded UK technology-led organisation that's looking to appoint an experienced Head of IT Gov to lead and mature its IT governance capability.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys operating across technology, risk, compliance and senior leadership, driving governance, quality and continuous improvement across a complex technology estate.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior technology leadership, you'll take ownership of the organisation's IT governance framework, ensuring technology services are well controlled, compliant and aligned with business objectives. You'll work closely with Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams, influencing governance across the wider business.

This is a strategic leadership role with real ownership and visibility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Establish and continuously improve the IT governance framework
• Drive governance, controls and risk management across Technology
• Lead internal and external IT audits
• Oversee IT quality assurance and testing governance
• Champion data governance, ownership and data quality initiatives
• Manage technology policies, standards and operational controls
• Oversee IT budgets alongside senior stakeholders
• Review supplier, licence and contract governance
• Drive continual improvement across technology processes
• Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders across the business

What We're Looking For

• IT Governance
• IT Risk
• IT Audit
• Information Governance
• Data Governance
• Quality Assurance / Testing Governance
• ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and/or COBIT
• Budget ownership and supplier management
• Operating within a complex or regulated environment

We're looking for someone who can combine strong governance expertise with excellent stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

Why Apply?

• Strategic leadership position
• Significant influence across Technology
• Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to shape governance within a growing technology function
• High levels of autonomy and ownership

If you're an experienced leader looking to shape the future of a growing technology business while leading exceptional teams, we'd love to hear from you!