IT Audit and Compliance

DFDS UK & Ireland; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DFDS UK & Ireland is looking for an IT Audit and Compliance professional to play a critical role in compliance monitoring and implementation of IT Risk Management frameworks. This position is ideal for someone with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent analytical and project management skills. Join a diverse team and enjoy benefits like life assurance, pension schemes, and training support while contributing to impactful goals.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Access to wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and security protocols.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2).

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance monitoring and reporting activities.
• Support security policies and procedure maintenance.
• Coordinate cyber security training activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Working knowledge of IT systems

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2)

Job description

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as an IT Audit and Compliance.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

You will be responsible for

• Managing the monitoring of compliance, reporting and recurring compliance activities.
• Supporting on security policies and procedure maintenance
• Reviewing documentation and looking for improvements
• Assisting with building up our ITSM /Risk management framework and controls
• Playing a pivotal part of the implementation and support of our IT Risk Management / GRC tooling.
• Assisting with the coordination of cyber security training activities.
• Ensuring compliance with current and future directives and governance.

About you

• Working knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, and security protocols.
• Strong Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.