IT Supplier Assurance Lead

Covéa Insurance; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is looking for an IT Supplier Assurance Lead to develop and manage a supplier assurance program. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT Supplier Assurance within a regulated environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to maintain stakeholder relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including flexible working and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working - 36.25 hours a week

Annual pay review and performance bonuses

Generous holidays - 25-27 days + bank holidays

Pension perks - up to 9% employer contribution

Mental & financial support programs

Career growth through training

Health benefits including private medical cover

Gym discounts and retail offers

Qualifications

• Experience in IT Supplier Assurance management, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Good analytical skills for data presentation to stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with suppliers.
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of supplier assurance policies and standards.
• Experience conducting third-party supplier audits.
• Understanding of IT governance and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier assurance program development and delivery.
• Liaise with stakeholders for scheduled audits and assurance activities.
• Produce detailed reports and communicate findings.
• Document and escalate audit findings and risks.
• Continuously review assurance programs based on industry changes.

Skills

IT Supplier Assurance management

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

GDPR

ISO27001

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as an IT Supplier Assurance Lead, within our IT Governance Team!

At Covéa Insurance, we're all about protecting what matters most - whether it's your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we're here to make a real difference.

Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does. It's what drives us every day, and it's why our people are proud to be part of something meaningful!

Our mission is to build inclusive, empowered teams where everyone feels welcome and valued! We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. Whoever you are, we want you to feel confident being yourself in your team at work.

In this role, you'll be working in a team where you will help create a new capability within an established team. We are looking for someone with the drive to make a real success of the role, ensuring Covea is best placed to meet its future regulatory requirements.

This role is based on site at either our Halifax or Reading office. We believe that working together in person fosters stronger collaboration, deeper engagement, and supports your professional growth!

This is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop, and be part of something great.

What does a day-to-day look like?

• Reporting to the Lead Service Manager and leading the development and delivery of a supplier assurance program across Covea's IT suppliers.
• Liaising with Business Stakeholders and third parties to schedule and undertake a program of planned assurance and audit activities across Covea's IT suppliers, ensuring they adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements, security standards and contractual obligations.
• Produce reports and documentation related to supplier assurance activities, communicating findings clearly to key stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Ensure all audit findings and risks identified through supplier audits are documented and escalated to the appropriate forums and/ or stakeholders and that these are tracked through to conclusion.
• Continuously review the supplier assurance program, taking into account industry and business context changes to ensure the program remains relevant to the risks faced by the business.

What will help you stand out?

• Experience working in IT Supplier Assurance management, ideally within the Financial Services sector, or similar regulated environment.
• Good analytical skills, able to understand and present data and findings back to a range of stakeholders in easy-to-understand ways.
• Good communicator, able to build and maintain effective working relationships with external suppliers and with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure, setting and hitting challenging deadlines.
• Working knowledge and experience of creating or updating supplier assurance policies, standards and methodologies.
• Experience of conducting third party supplier audits, evaluating results and working with suppliers and internal stakeholders to implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Good working knowledge of IT governance and control frameworks and standards, including Information Security, Data Governance, GDPR, ISO27001 and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of SS2/21 regulatory requirements.

Not sure if you tick every box? That's okay!
At Covéa, we know that great people don't always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we'd love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We're all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.

The perks of joining us...

• Flexible working - 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options Annual pay review - plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
• Generous holidays - 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Pension perks - 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
• A culture where everyone belongs - we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive
• Mental & financial support - through our dedicated Wellbeing group
• Career growth - training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive Health & wellbeing - private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
• Drive in style - Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
• Extra savings - gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
• And much more!

Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we're here to help.

Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary:
Up to £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Working hours:
36.25

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Reading
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits