Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager

Sanderson Government and Defence; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security assurance firm is looking for a Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager in Greater London. This permanent full-time role involves managing a team to enhance the organization's security posture through strategic assurance activities. Candidates will need proven leadership experience in security risk assurance, as well as a strong understanding of security frameworks. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package including private health care, life assurance, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Cash Back Plan

Buy / Sell Holiday Options

Life Assurance

Career Development

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in security risk assurance or related fields.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security risk management principles.
• Experience in conducting security assessments and producing assurance reports.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and business information.
• Experience in supply chain security assurance.
• Knowledge of secure by design principles and accreditation processes.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its application in assurance.
• Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments.
• Familiarity with risk management tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security professionals.
• Develop and maintain an annual security assurance plan.
• Engage with stakeholders to execute assurance activities.
• Validate evidence to provide a view of the security posture.
• Present findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure current threat reflection.
• Align assurance activities with operational priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement in assurance practices.
• Ensure accurate and actionable assurance reports.
• Share good practices and lessons learned across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership experience in security risk assurance

Understanding of enterprise security risk management

Conducting security assessments

Engaging and influencing stakeholders

Familiarity with security frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Team management and development

Interpreting complex information

Supply chain security assurance

Knowledge of secure by design principles

Understanding of threat intelligence

Experience in regulated environments

Familiarity with risk management tools

Job description

Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager - SC cleared

Location: Hybrid (60% on-site presence)

Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

The Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager plays a critical role in strengthening the organisation's security posture through strategic risk-based assurance activities. This role supports informed decision-making across the enterprise by providing expert insight into the effectiveness of security controls, risk management practices, and supply chain security. The position may sit within one of several assurance functions, including internal security assurance, supply chain assurance, or enterprise-level risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security professionals to deliver high-quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain an annual security assurance plan aligned with strategic business risks.
• Engage with stakeholders to scope, plan, and execute assurance activities across people, processes, and technology.
• Validate and interpret evidence to provide a holistic view of the organisation's security posture.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., threat intelligence, compliance, audit) to ensure assurance activities reflect current threat landscapes.
• Act as a primary interface for business units, ensuring alignment between assurance activities and operational priorities.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation in assurance practices.
• Ensure assurance reports are accurate, actionable, and meet quality standards.
• Share good practices and lessons learned across the organisation.

Experience Required

• Proven leadership experience in security risk assurance or related fields.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security risk management principles.
• Experience in conducting security assessments and producing assurance reports.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience managing teams and developing talent.
• Ability to interpret complex technical and business information to assess risk.
• Experience in supply chain security assurance.
• Knowledge of secure by design principles and accreditation processes.
• Understanding of threat intelligence and its application in assurance.
• Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments (e.g., government, finance, defence).
• Familiarity with risk management tools and methodologies.

What's in it for You

Hybrid working - 3 days on site

Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy / Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more.

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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