IT Risk & Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk & Controls Manager for a 3-month contract in Central London. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity to shape an IT risk management framework while working on innovative projects involving AI governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong IT operations background, experience in governance and compliance, and the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT operations background in cloud or enterprise environments.
• Experience with ITSM frameworks and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support risk identification and control implementation across the tech estate.
• Lead control assessments and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Cloud Services

IT Operations

Communication Skills

Tools

GRC Tooling

ITIL

Job description

Job Description

Contract Opportunity: IT Risk & Controls Manager – Central London (3 Days Onsite)

We’re supporting a key delivery client with the search for an IT Risk & Controls Manager on a 3-month contract (Inside IR35). This hybrid role requires 3 days per week onsite in Central London, working across both transformation and operational environments.

If you're an experienced IT professional with a background in systems administration or tech ops—and you've moved (or are moving) into Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)—this could be an excellent fit.

Role Focus: You’ll help shape and implement a refreshed IT risk management framework, working at the intersection of transformation programmes, cloud services, and ongoing operational tech. You’ll also be contributing to early-stage thinking around AI governance and risk—an exciting area with room to innovate.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting risk identification, assessment, and control implementation across the tech estate
• Leading and facilitating control assessments, policy adherence, and governance activities
• Collaborating with stakeholders across InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, and third-party vendors
• Maintaining the IT controls library and helping manage the GRC tooling environment
• Contributing to AI-related risk modelling, controls, and governance structures
• Supporting internal/external audits and evolving governance procedures

We're Looking For:

• A hands-on IT operations background with experience in cloud or enterprise environments
• Exposure to ITSM frameworks (e.g. ITIL), risk assessments, and control frameworks
• A pragmatic, systems-thinker who can translate technical details into business risk
• Strong communication and coordination skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Experience with (or interest in) emerging risk areas like AI Governance is a bonus

If you're available soon and open to working on-site 3 days a week in London, message me directly for a confidential conversation.

Let’s talk.