Senior Compliance Analyst (Data Governance & Information Security)Coventry or LondonHybrid working available (2 days on site a month) - Core office hours Monday to FridayPermanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Outsource UK are recruiting for a Senior Compliance Analyst to join a high-performing Data Governance and Information Security (DGIS) function. This is a key role supporting the delivery of a robust compliance assurance programme, ensuring IT and Information Security controls are effectively designed, implemented, tested, and continuously improved. You'll be responsible for delivering and reporting on the annual controls testing programme, driving maturity improvements across the organisation, and supporting key stakeholders in strengthening compliance and risk management.The Role As a Senior Compliance Analyst, you will:
Deliver the annual assurance programme across Information Security and IT controls
Develop testing scenarios to support design and operating effectiveness testing
Own and manage the controls testing roadmap and annual testing schedule
Analyse the adoption of processes, documentation, and control frameworks
Produce reporting for senior stakeholders including Audit Committee and Data Governance Committee
Assess IT and IS control effectiveness across the business and raise risks where required
Drive remediation activity and improvement plans to reduce risk and improve maturity
Improve control documentation and processes to support compliance and policy implementation
Maintain accurate and efficient audit records and compliance evidence
Support wider DGIS projects where required
Act as a key liaison with stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and improve outcomes
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience delivering an assurance testing programme across recognised frameworks and regulations, including (but not limited to):
NIST-CSF, Cyber Essentials, ITGC, ITACs, FRC/Corporate Governance Code, COBIT 2019, COSO
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across the business
Proactive approach to tracking regulatory and industry changes and assessing their impact
Desirable Experience
Experience learning and understanding business processes, particularly across Finance, Technology, and Information Security
Previous experience in IT audit (internal or external)
Strong experience working with auditors and managing timelines, findings, and remediation
Familiarity with standard IT/IS controls such as:
Identity & Access Management, Change Management, Third-Party Risk Management
Strong analytical and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality results to deadlines
Certifications such as CISA or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (desirable, not essential)
Apply Now If you're a compliance professional with strong IT and Information Security controls experience and you're looking for a role where you can drive meaningful improvements across a business, Outsource UK would like to hear from you.Inclusion Statement: Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. We're proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way. We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.