Lead Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
Location: Manchester – Hybrid (3+ days on-site)
Salary: Up to £75,000 (DOE)
Join a global technology leader as a Lead GRC Specialist, driving governance, risk, and compliance strategy across the business. You’ll lead audits, influence policy, and strengthen the organisation’s security and compliance posture.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and enhance governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
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Manage internal/external audits and risk assessments.
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Ensure compliance with PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST.
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Develop and improve policies, procedures, and vendor risk management.
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Support incident response and promote a culture of security awareness.
Experience & Skills
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Proven leadership in GRC or Information Security.
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Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, NIST.
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Experience managing audits and compliance programmes.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
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Hands-on technical understanding of security controls.
Desirable:
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Certifications: CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent).
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Experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure) and enterprise-scale environments.
Benefits
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Salary up to £75,000 (DOE)
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Private healthcare, pension & income protection
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Life assurance & wellbeing support
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Cycle-to-work & EV schemes
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Career growth in a global, people-focused company
