Senior Security Risk Assurance Leader

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Leeds; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Cycle to work

Employee discount

EAP

Learning & development

Diversity networks

Job summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager to oversee assessment and assurance of the department's most significant security risks. You will provide trusted, evidence‑based advice to senior leaders and translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.

You will lead enterprise‑level risk assessments and assurance reports, coordinating across multiple teams and locations to support secure, resilient public services and informed decision

Qualifications

• Experience providing risk assessment or assurance in large, complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across boundaries.
• Ability to translate complex risk issues into clear business impact.
• Leadership experience to guide and quality‑assure work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and assurance of DWP's significant security risks.
• Produce enterprise-level risk assessments and assurance reports for senior leaders.
• Analyze information from multiple sources and translate issues into practical recommendations.
• Oversee security assurance activities across assets and services to improve security posture.

Skills

Risk assessment & assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Threat analysis / resilience

Critical thinking / scepticism

Business impact communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Job description

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager to oversee assessment and assurance of the department's most significant security risks. You will provide trusted, evidence‑based advice to senior leaders and translate complex issues into actionable recommendations.

You will lead enterprise‑level risk assessments and assurance reports, coordinating across multiple teams and locations to support secure, resilient public services and informed decision