Group GRC Lead

Group GRC Lead
Permanent Salary: Between 75,000 - 85,000 per annum
Location: Leeds
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 2 days in office per week

Your new company

I'm currently looking for a GRC Lead to report into the CISO of an international law firm. This role can be completed on a hybrid basis from offices in Leeds, Birmingham or Cardiff.

The ideal candidate will have experience of 3rd party Governance Risk and Compliance management (clients, suppliers, vendors), people management experience, and a go-getter, enthusiastic and engaging personality.

Your new role will involve

• Reporting to the CISO (and C-suite in general) on the current state of the firm's Cyber Security from a Governance Risk and Compliance perspective
• Assisting in the identification and support of 3rd party compliance requirements
• Managing a small team of IT compliance analysts
• Spearheading an international Cyber Security Awareness programme
• Implementing NIST and maintaining ISO27001 certification
• Maintaining a contemporary knowledge of current threats and cyber trends
• 3rd party and internal risk management
• Fostering a risk aware culture among stakeholders and across the firm
• Providing strategic advice and input on the firm's cyber security strategy

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience of 3rd party GRC leadership work, ideally in legal or professional services, but large-scale complex organisations will work too
• Line management experience
• A go-getter, engaging and enthusiastic personality
• Experience implementing NIST would be useful
• Strong Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) knowledge, understanding and skillset
• Excellent leadership ability and communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management ability

What you'll get in return

• Between 75,000 - 85,000 per annum
• Discretionary bonus
• 26 days annual leave - Buy and Sell Scheme
• Private health care
• More great benefits

What you need to do now

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