Security Assurance Specialist

Security Assurance SpecialistLocation: Manchester | Hybrid, 80% remoteDuration: 2 initial months contractRate: £500 - £550MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLARole Description:Maintain oversight of cyber security risks across suppliersEnsure risks are: Identified, Assessed, Recorded, Tracked & Escalated appropriatelyGovern risk acceptance and exception management processesSupport risk-based prioritisation across security disciplinesCoordinate supplier compliance activities within the SIAM frameworkValidate supplier adherence to agreed security requirementsMonitor security performance against contractual obligationsDrive accountability for control weaknesses, non-compliance, and improvement actionsMaintain visibility of compliance obligations and control requirementsSupport compliance against frameworks and standards such as:ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCSC guidance & Secure by Design principlesCoordinate remediation of identified compliance gapsProduce consolidated security governance reportingProvide visibility of: Security risks, Compliance status, Control effectiveness, Supplier performance & Assurance findingsPresent governance information to client stakeholders and governance forumsSupport strategic planning and risk-informed decision makingDrive security governance maturity improvements across the supplier landscapeIdentify opportunities to improve: Risk management, Compliance processes & Assurance effectivenessSecurity governance practicesSupport continuous improvement programmes across the cyber security operating modelFacilitate cross-supplier resolution of governance issuesCONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) and SOLE UK NATIONALThe candidate hasn't been outside the UK for more than 28 consecutive days during the last 5 yearsIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.TPBN1_UKTJ