GRC Specialist - Solihull

SF Recruitment
Solihull, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
2 months ago
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I am currently looking for a GRC Specalist to lead and strengthen my client's information security and data protection capabilities.

You'll own the operation and continuous improvement of their Information Security, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 & GDPR. This is a senior, hands-on role where you'll work closely with business and IT teams to embed secure, compliant ways of working across the organisation.

Responsibilities / Duties

  • Own and evolve information security and data protection policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Design and support governance processes to ensure consistent security and compliance.
  • Lead and support information security and data protection risk management.
  • Lead or support internal and external audits (ISO 27001 / GDPR), including remediation planning and tracking.
  • Maintain clear, audit-ready compliance evidence and reporting.
  • Act as a senior subject matter expert for information security, governance, and data protection.
  • Work collaboratively with business, IT, and functional teams to balance security requirements with operational needs.
  • Promote security and data protection awareness through training and engagement.
  • Provide constructive challenge where security or compliance risks are unacceptable.
  • Support incident governance and GDPR breach response processes.
  • Assess supplier and third-party security and data protection risks.

    Ideal Background
  • Strong experience in information security, governance, risk, and data protection.
  • Proven experience in IT or technology-driven environments.
  • Solid understanding of ISO 27001 and GDPR.
  • Confident working independently and influencing at senior levels.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business needs into practical, secure solutions.

    Side notes
  • This will ideally be 5 days a week in their Solihull office but could flex to hybrid
  • A manufacturing background would be preferential but not essential

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