Job Description:

GRC Lead

Preston - hybrid

£70,000 - £75,000 + perm benefits

We're seeking an experienced GRC Lead to join a growing cyber security function, taking ownership of governance, risk and compliance activities across a complex stakeholder and supplier landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity for a governance-focused cyber security professional who enjoys driving compliance, managing risk, influencing stakeholders and improving security maturity across an organisation. As the GRC Lead, you will act as a key point of contact between business stakeholders, suppliers and security teams, ensuring risks, controls and compliance obligations are effectively managed and reported.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cyber governance, risk and compliance activities across the organisation.
• Drive risk identification, assessment and remediation activities.
• Oversee compliance against internal policies, regulatory requirements and security frameworks.
• Coordinate and challenge suppliers to ensure security obligations are being met.
• Support internal and external audits, control reviews and assurance activities.
• Maintain and enhance governance processes, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
• Produce clear and meaningful reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Promote a risk-aware culture and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience in;

• Cyber Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Risk Management and Control Framework
• Audit, Assurance and Compliance Activities
• Stakeholder and Supplier Engagement
• Governance Reporting and Risk Communication
• Working independently and driving outcomes