Strategic Security Risk Assurance Lead

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP); Park Central; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks a Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager to lead assessments of the organisation's major security risks and provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders. You will produce enterprise risk analyses and assurance reports guiding strategic decisions and risk acceptance.

You'll translate complex security concerns into practical recommendations, lead assurance activities across DWP assets, and help ensure secure, resilient services for millions of

Qualifications

• Experience delivering risk assessment or assurance in large, complex environments.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and communicate risk clearly.
• Curious, sceptical mindset to test evidence and controls.
• Able to translate security risk into business impact for service delivery.

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Critical questioning

Job description

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) seeks a Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager to lead assessments of the organisation's major security risks and provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders. You will produce enterprise risk analyses and assurance reports guiding strategic decisions and risk acceptance.

You'll translate complex security concerns into practical recommendations, lead assurance activities across DWP assets, and help ensure secure, resilient services for millions of