Risk & Assurance Manager - IT & Cyber

Audit & Risk Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a mid-senior level professional for a Technology Risk and Assurance role in Manchester. You will partner with IT and Security leaders and manage the IT risk landscape. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility around office days and working hours. Strong knowledge of risk frameworks like ISO 27001 is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in second-line risk management or internal audit, with a focus on IT or Information Security.
• Experience in consultancy or professional services supporting complex transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior IT and Security leaders to embed risk management practices.
• Maintain IT Risk and Control Matrices ensuring alignment with standards.
• Lead enhancements of IT and infosec risk frameworks.

Skills

Risk management practices

IT Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs)

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Audit & Risk Recruitment are working on a fantastic Technology Risk and Assurance opportunity for a large Technology business.

This role focuses on managing and enhancing the IT and Information Security risk landscape. Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Assurance, you will play a key role in embedding effective risk management practices across the company's technology and cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with senior IT, Security, and business leaders to embed risk management practices into operational processes and strategic initiatives.
• Owning and maintaining IT Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), ensuring they remain current, comprehensive, and aligned with industry standards and audit expectations.
• Reviewing effectiveness of first line functions in testing and validation of key IT controls (e.g., access management, change control, incident response, vulnerability management), ensuring effectiveness and consistency.
• Leading in the review and enhancement of IT and infosec risk and control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, ITIL, ISO22301, NIST), ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinating and representing IT risk in internal, external audits and certification processes (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, ISO22301, etc.), acting as the primary point of contact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in second-line risk management or internal audit, with a strong focus on IT or Information Security.
• Experience in consultancy or professional services, with a proven ability to support complex transformation or change programmes is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering IT risk or audit initiatives, including managing projects, mentoring team members, and driving outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and regulatory requirements like GDPR.
• Proven ability to engage and influence stakeholders across IT, Information Security, and business functions, building trusted relationships at all levels.

Flexibility

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media