Risk & Compliance Analyst - ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR
Location: Knutsford (Cheshire) | Office-based
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + benefits
About the Role
We're supporting a fast-growing technology company that delivers secure, cloud-based platforms to highly regulated enterprise clients.
They're looking for a Risk & Compliance Officer / Analyst to play a key part in maintaining and improving their information-security and compliance frameworks.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help ensure the business remains compliant with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and GDPR, while building a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and develop compliance policies, standards, and frameworks across the organisation.
Support internal and external audits for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and data-protection regulations.
Conduct regular risk assessments and contribute to risk treatment plans.
Monitor compliance KPIs, prepare monthly status reports, and present findings to senior stakeholders.
Review vendor and third-party compliance, ensuring contractual and regulatory obligations are met.
Deliver compliance awareness and training across teams.
Provide oversight of physical-security processes, access control, and site audits. What You'll Bring
3 + years' experience in compliance, risk, or information-security roles within cloud-first or regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II controls and audit processes.
Understanding of GDPR, data-protection, and privacy frameworks.
Practical experience supporting audit readiness, evidence gathering, and control implementation.
Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and confident stakeholder communication.
Relevant certifications welcomed - CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor, CIPP/E, GDPR Practitioner, CISM, or CISA.Why Apply?
Join a modern, compliance-driven business where security and governance are at the heart of operations.
Visible role with direct access to senior leadership and real impact on company policy and certification.
Opportunity to develop toward senior compliance or GRC management positions.
Professional, collaborative culture built around accountability, trust, and growth.
To discuss this opportunity in confidence, contact Alex Pitts at Applause IT or apply today
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