Cyber & Risk Compliance Specialist
Job Description
Cyber & Risk Compliance Specialist
London or Birmingham | 6 Month Contract | Inside IR35
My client, a leading UK telecoms organisation is looking for a Cyber & Risk Compliance Specialist to join their Risk & Compliance function.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving cyber risk management, vulnerability remediation, and regulatory compliance within a complex, enterprise-scale environment.
You will support the delivery of risk and compliance activities, with a particular focus on cyber security vulnerability management and control assurance. Working across technology, security, and business teams, you'll help ensure risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and track regulatory, operational, and cyber risks
- Coordinate cyber security vulnerability management, ensuring timely remediation
- Provide risk-based compliance advice to business stakeholders
- Perform control testing and assurance, identifying gaps and improvements
- Drive remediation of vulnerabilities and control weaknesses
- Produce clear risk and compliance reporting for governance forums
- Support development of policies and frameworks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across technology, security, and legal
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong experience in risk management and compliance frameworks
- Proven background in control assurance, audit, or monitoring
- Good understanding of cyber security and vulnerability management
- Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working in large, complex organisations (telecoms or similar preferred)
If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV