Cyber Security Governance Officer

We’re looking for a Cyber Security Governance Officer to join a growing organisation with a diverse digital environment and a wide range of technology partners. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our cybersecurity governance and risk management framework, helping to ensure systems, data, and third-party relationships remain secure and compliant.

Working closely with internal IT teams and external suppliers, you’ll help manage cyber risk, maintain compliance with relevant frameworks, and support continuous improvement in how we protect our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the onboarding and assessment of third-party vendors and managed security service providers (MSSPs).
• Maintain an accurate register of suppliers and their associated security risks.
• Coordinate and oversee cyber audits, penetration tests, and remediation activities.
• Assist in maintaining the organisation’s cyber risk register and conducting risk assessments for new systems or projects.
• Help develop, document, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support compliance activities related to data protection and other relevant regulations.
• Contribute to incident response processes, including tracking and post-incident reviews.
• Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and work with teams to enhance security controls.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in cyber security, IT risk management, or audit.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and vendor risk management.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST CSF is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to complete background and reference checks before starting.

Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days in the office in North London per week