Supplier security & assurance manager - sc cleared

Senior Security Risk / Supplier Assurance Manager - SC cleared

Location: Hybrid / 75% on-site presence
Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

The Senior Security Risk Assurance Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's security posture by leading risk-based assurance activities with a primary focus on supplier assurance and third-party risk management. The role provides expert oversight of external supplier security controls, evaluates third-party risk exposure, and delivers assurance that supply chain partners meet the organisation's security expectations. By generating clear, evidence-based insights, this position supports informed decision-making across the enterprise and helps maintain a resilient and trustworthy supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security professionals to deliver high-quality assurance activities.
• Develop and maintain an annual security assurance plan aligned with strategic business risks.
• Engage with stakeholders to scope, plan, and execute assurance activities across people, processes, and technology.
• Validate and interpret evidence to provide a holistic view of the organisation's security posture.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadersh...