Information Technology Security Consultant

The Adecco Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

The Adecco Group in London seeks two Vice Presidents to lead Cyber GRC efforts on a 12-month contract. The role is based in London and offers a competitive daily rate and high-impact governance responsibilities.

You will strengthen the GRC framework, manage cyber risk, coordinate regulatory responses, and report on risk metrics across EMEA, working with senior stakeholders to close control gaps.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber GRC within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001 and COBIT.
• Experience producing executive information and key risk indicators.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority while maintaining collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the Cyber GRC framework and support governance forums with documentation and tracking.
• Oversee cyber risk management and closure with accountable owners.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory requirements and translate to actionable controls.
• Aid policy owners in reviewing and updating cyber policies.
• Manage the monthly cyber metrics cycle and reporting on risks and controls.
• Engage stakeholders across EMEA to address control weaknesses with senior teams.

Skills

Cyber GRC

Cyber Risk

Security Governance

Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Executive Reporting

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Our client, a leading organisation in the Information Security sector, is seeking two dynamic Vice Presidents to join their Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) team. This temporary role, based in London, offers a unique chance to contribute significantly to the organisation's cyber security initiatives over a 12-month contract. With a daily rate ranging from £450 to £800, this full-time position promises to be both rewarding and impactful.

Key Responsibilities:

• First Line Governance: Enhance the Cyber GRC framework and support governance forums with clear documentation and action tracking.
• Cyber Risk Management: Oversee the management and closure of cyber risks, ensuring alignment with accountable owners and thorough documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate responses to regulatory requirements, translating complex regulations into actionable controls.
• Policy Governance: Aid policy owners in reviewing and updating cyber policies, maintaining alignment with regulations and frameworks.
• Metrics & Reporting: Manage the monthly cyber metrics cycle, ensuring comprehensive reporting on performance, risks, and controls.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a primary contact across EMEA, facilitating communication and addressing control weaknesses with senior stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven expertise in Cyber GRC, cyber risk, security governance, or assurance within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
• Experience producing executive management information, key risk indicators, and risk reporting.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence and support teams without direct authority while maintaining collaborative relationships.

What’s in it for You?

• Engaging Role: This position offers a collaborative environment where strategic decision-making meets practical implementation.
• Growth Potential: Ideal for professionals looking to expand their expertise in a fast-paced, ever-evolving field.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive daily rate while contributing to meaningful projects in cyber security.

Ensuring consistent governance and controls across diverse regions and cyber domains.

Producing timely and accurate reporting under regulatory scrutiny.

Addressing evidence gaps and control weaknesses while adapting to changing regulatory expectations.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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