Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager within the DCMS DDaT directorate. You will lead the cyber risk programme, ensuring risk management informs security decisions and helps protect UK citizens and critical services.

This is a high‑impact role with exposure to senior government decision‑makers. In this role you will oversee four areas: operational risk assessment, enterprise risk management, GovAssure compliance,

Responsibilities

• Operational Risk Assessment: Lead the analysis of business-supporting security needs and undertake cyber risk assessments within established governance structures.
• Enterprise Risk Management: Independently undertake risk management activities to reduce departmental exposure identified through cyber exercises, threat intelligence, and SME engagement.
• GovAssure Compliance: Lead the annual assessment of departmental compliance with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), reporting on cyber maturity to senior leaders.
• Arms-Length Body (ALB) Compliance: Monitor ALB compliance with mandated security requirements to enable the Accounting Officer to make informed, auditable, and risk-based decisions.

Job description

Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager

Sitting within the departments Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate, the Technology and Cybersecurity Assurance and Risk Manager sits within the DDaTs Technology, Information and Cybersecurity Operations (TICO) division. This division is responsible for the identification, assessment, evaluation and management of risks related to cybersecurity, data protection and information management.

This role, within the cybersecurity element of the division, plays a vital role in leading the delivery of the directorates cyber risk programme, ensuring risk management is central to all evidence-based security decisions in DCMS.

This is an exciting time to be joining DDaT in DCMS, with the rollout of a new delivery model designed to enable the department's ability to support its sectors. As a cyber risk professional, you will have an unparalleled opportunity to apply your skills, shape the way in which DCMS manages its cybersecurity risks and gain significant exposure to senior decision-makers. What's more, your work will make a real difference in protecting both UK citizens and society as a whole, through the use of your skills to protect vital services.

In this role, you will lead across four key areas to manage the department's cyber risk exposure:

• Operational Risk Assessment: Lead the analysis of business-supporting security needs and undertake cyber risk assessments within established governance structures. You will provide advice to stakeholders on remedying risks by proportionately applying security capabilities and drawing on expert guidance.


• Enterprise Risk Management: Independently undertake risk management activities to reduce departmental exposure identified through cyber exercises, threat intelligence, and SME engagement, ensuring advice is consistent with professional standards and personal expertise.


• GovAssure Compliance: Lead the annual assessment of departmental compliance with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), reporting on cyber maturity to senior leaders.


• Arms-Length Body (ALB) Compliance: In response to the Government Cyber Action Plan (GCAP), monitor ALB compliance with mandated security requirements to enable the Accounting Officer to make informed, auditable, and risk-based decisions.

You will manage contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure good service quality and effective risk management. You will have line management responsibilities for a small team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: £56,582 to £69,740 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: M2 3AW

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Oct 2026

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