Company descriptionLocation: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)Employment Type: Permanent, full timeAdditional Benefits: Annual BonusThink the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Third Party Security Risk Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.#LI-HybridThis is the jobAt The AA, keeping our customers, colleagues and partners safe is central to everything we do. We’re looking for a Third Party Security Risk Manager to play a key role in strengthening how we identify, assess and manage security risk across our supplier and B2B partner ecosystem.You’ll lead the development and operation of a comprehensive third-party security risk framework, providing assurance across the full supplier lifecycle, from onboarding and discovery, through in-life monitoring, to secure offboarding. Working closely with stakeholders across technology, procurement, legal and commercial teams, you’ll ensure security risk is understood, visible and managed in a pragmatic, data-driven way.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining risk expertise, stakeholder engagement and data storytelling to influence decisions and drive better outcomes.What will I be doing?Lead the end-to-end management of third-party and B2B security risk across the supplier lifecycle, from onboarding and discovery through in-life monitoring to secure offboardingDesign, operate and continuously improve a third-party technology risk framework that provides clear visibility of supplier risk, controls and assurance statusConduct and oversee third-party risk assessments, including discovery of systems, data flows and integrations, ensuring risks are identified, prioritised and managed appropriatelyBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, influencing decisions and driving remediation through effective engagement and collaborationDevelop and deliver data-driven insights, dashboards and reports that translate complex risk information into clear, actionable stories for technical and non-technical audiencesWork closely with procurement, legal and technology teams to embed security requirements into contracts, governance processes and supplier operating modelsWhat do I need?Strong working knowledge of third-party technology risk, with practical experience carrying out discovery, assessment and risk evaluation activitiesDemonstrated experience managing third-party or supply chain IT risk within complex or regulated environmentsProven ability to build effective relationships and influence outcomes through confident stakeholder engagement at multiple levelsWell-developed data analytics skills, with experience turning risk data into clear, meaningful insights and compelling narratives for diverse audiencesExperience operating or contributing to third-party security or technology risk frameworks across supplier onboarding, in-life assurance and offboardingFamiliarity with assurance practices, audits and continuous monitoring, alongside experience using reporting or analytics tools (such as Power BI or similar) and awareness of relevant security standards (e.g. ISO 27001)Additional informationWe’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying schemeWorksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributionFree AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friendsDiscounts on AA products including car and home insuranceEmployee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and moreCompany funded life assuranceDiverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your careerDedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your familyPlus, so much more!We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.#LI-HH