Assurance Lead

Role Title: Assurance Lead Location: Manchester | Hybrid 80% remote 20% onsite Duration: 31/10/2031 Rate - 500 - £560 CONTRACTOR MUST BE SC CLEARED (active) AND BE A SOLE UK NATIONAL The candidate hasn''t been outside the UK for more than 28 consecutives days during the last 5 yearsRole Description:Maintain oversight of cyber security risks across suppliersEnsure risks are: Identified, Assessed, Recorded, Tracked and 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 and Secure by Design principlesCoordinate remediation of identified compliance gapsProduce consolidated security governance reportingProvide visibility of: Security risks, Compliance status, Control effectiveness, Supplier performance and 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 ..... full job details .....