Job Title: Security Governance Analyst. Salary: £29,700 - £38,500. Location: Cambridge / Hybrid with 2 days a week in office. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full time 35 hours per week.
About the role
Joining us as a Security Governance Analyst offers the opportunity to contribute directly to strengthening our security governance, ensuring our organisation continues to deliver responsibly, securely, and effectively. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and document security policies and guidelines.
* Assist with ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials audit preparation and evidence collation.
* Maintain supplier assurance tools and conduct supplier security assessments.
* Monitor compliance and contribute to governance reporting.
* Support risk‑management processes, including maintaining risk registers.
* Provide administrative support to the Group Security team, including processing POs and maintaining the Security Connect page.
About You – Minimum Requirements
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience or demonstrated capability in information‑security governance, risk, or compliance.
* Working knowledge of ISMS frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
* Familiarity with supply‑chain and third‑party security management.
* Knowledge of security threats and mitigation strategies.
* Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
Desirable Criteria
* ISO 27001 Foundation or Information Security Fundamentals certification.
* 27001 Lead Auditor certification (or willingness to work towards it).
* Experience delivering security awareness programmes.
* Experience working with security‑risk frameworks.
Rewards and Benefits
* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance.
* Discretionary annual bonus.
* Group personal pension scheme.
* Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary.
* Green travel schemes.
Interview Process
* First stage: virtual interview via MS Teams.
* Final stage: in‑person interview at our offices in Cambridge.
Application
The closing date for all applications is 17 April 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews shortly after it closes. All applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process; please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer and fully committed to equality and inclusion. Our recruitment process is accessible to all and we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or background. Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
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