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12.07.2025
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Job Description:
Would you like to kick start your career in a supportive, collaborative, and innovative company?
Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?
Join our Risk & Assurance Team
As Softcat's business continues to grow and evolve, so have the risks and the regulatory landscape. In response, Softcat Plc has recognised the need to strengthen its Risk Management and Internal Controls and has created a second line Risk and Assurance function to improve risk identification, management, and communication across the organisation, including the Board and Audit Committee. The function is led by the Head of Risk and Assurance, who reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
About Softcat
Softcat is a £1 billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe. We offer a portfolio of services including software licensing, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure, supporting our technical teams to innovate and excel. This is a great opportunity to grow your career.
Role: Risk & Assurance Manager
This role focuses on managing and enhancing IT and Information Security risks. Reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Assurance, you will embed effective risk management practices across Softcat's technology and cybersecurity domains.
Responsibilities include:
* Partnering with senior IT, Security, and business leaders to embed risk management into operational and strategic initiatives.
* Owning and maintaining IT Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), ensuring they are current and aligned with industry standards.
* Reviewing the effectiveness of IT controls such as access management, change control, incident response, and vulnerability management.
* Enhancing IT and infosec risk and control frameworks to align with standards like ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST.
* Representing IT risk in audits and certifications such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, ISO 22301.
Ideal candidates will have:
* At least 5 years of experience in second-line risk management or internal audit, focusing on IT or Information Security.
* Experience in consultancy or professional services supporting transformation projects.
* Leadership experience in IT risk or audit initiatives.
* Strong knowledge of frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, GDPR.
* Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
We acknowledge that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can affect talent acquisition—please don't hesitate to apply!
Flexible working options include:
* Hybrid work: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
* Flexible hours and accommodating school drop-offs
At Softcat, we support diversity and inclusion. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Learn more about our culture at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/. We welcome authentic applications and value the genuine you.
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