Information Security Assurance Manager

Gosport

2 months ago

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Hybrid - Gosport (2 days per week)

We have an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading organisation in the Southeast. As the Information Security Assurance Manager, you will lead a talented team and ensure projects and programmes are audit-ready. You'll play a pivotal role in managing security assurance activities, mitigating risks, and presenting confidently to senior executives and stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of Security Assurance Analysts/Consultants, providing thought leadership and ensuring smooth engagement with project delivery teams.
Ensure adequate security resources are in place and embedded across all relevant projects to meet demand.
Oversee supplier assurance functions and managed services, ensuring compliance with security assurance processes and regulatory requirements.
Attend monthly programme boards and PMO reviews, providing updates and influencing decisions.
Provide monthly updates to governance forums, including key risk indicators, and contribute to reports for executives, shareholders, and the board.
Support regulatory reporting, inspections, audits, and remediation of findings.
Manage escalations and ensure identified issues and risks are appropriately addressed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including IT leadership, PMO, delivery teams, and third-party providers.Experience & Skills

Proven experience managing people and building high-performing teams.
Strong vendor management skills, ensuring smooth delivery and removing blockers within security teams.
Ability to identify gaps, challenge what isn't working, and confidently drive new ideas.
Skilled at gaining buy-in from stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite, and presenting complex information clearly.
Experience in managing security assurance processes, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
You must be Security Cleared to be considered for this role. Apply directly with your CV, and if suitable, we'll be in touch with more details

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