Policy & Governance Lead

Policy & Governance Lead

Reading

6-Month Contract

Paying up to -88p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note that due to the nature of the work, you''ll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance

Overview:

As the Policy & Governance Lead, you''ll be required to define, maintain, govern, and ensure compliance with the organisation''s ISMS policy framework, standards, and procedures, while supporting audit readiness and control assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain all policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned to ISO27001.
• Manage updates, reviews, version control, and stakeholder approvals.
• Operate the evidence room, ensuring evidence is correctly catalogued, tagged, and mapped.
• Track control implementation and maturity across the organisation.
• Produce audit packs, control records, and compliance dashboards.
• Support GRC functions, including control assessments, policy exception reviews, and risk treatment monitoring.

Required Experience

• Experience in GRC, policy governance, or compliance.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001 Annex A controls and documentation requirements.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Have demonstrable background delivering architecture within MOD, Defence Digital, or UK aerospace environments.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.