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