Overview
Lead Security Risk Assurance Manager role at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Drive supply chain security excellence across one of the UK’s largest public service departments. Lead identification and analysis of supply chain risks, translating data into insights for decision-makers. Work with commercial, delivery and security teams to strengthen resilience and protect assets.
Responsibilities
* Lead by example to support and deliver effective security risk and assurance capabilities.
* Manage prioritised workload under tight deadlines.
* Identify and analyse supply chain risks; translate evidence into clear, actionable decisions; present to senior stakeholders.
* Collaborate with commercial, delivery and security teams to drive targeted risk management interventions.
Qualifications / Essential criteria
* Leadership and delivery capabilities.
* Commercial practice and supply chain security assurance experience; public sector context preferred.
* Knowledge of third-party supplier security assurance methodologies and standards/certifications.
* Solid risk management principles; proven track record.
* Technical understanding of security risk management processes and controls.
* Decision-making ability to translate data into professional decisions.
* Excellent communication and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience presenting to senior leaders on security risk/assurance topics.
Pay, benefits and details
You’ll join us in one of these hub locations: Birmingham, Blackpool, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield.
Salary range: £57,946 - £68,205 per annum. Civil service pension with employer contributions. Annual leave 26 days rising to 31. Flexible working/hybrid with flexitime.
* Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £7,000 per annum.
* Volunteering, discounts, loans for bike/season ticket, sports and social activities, learning and development with coaching and guaranteed 5 days formal learning per year.
Seniorities and employment
* Mid-Senior level
* Full-time
Job function
Information Technology and Finance
Industries
Government Administration, Security and Investigations, and Computer and Network Security
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