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Cyber Governance Analyst
Location: Ideally based in York or Leeds
Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to Friday, hybrid working with travel to office locations as required (primarily to engage with subsidiary teams)
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 (dependent on experience) + car allowance
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cyber Governance Analyst to join a forward-thinking and collaborative business. Reporting directly to the Group Information Security Officer (GISO), the successful candidate will act as a first line of defence—ensuring that robust security controls are maintained in line with company policies and standards.
This role will also serve as a key liaison across subsidiary cyber services, supporting proactive risk management, driving good governance practices, and overseeing audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with IT, legal, and policy teams to develop, manage, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
2. Implement and support information security and privacy standards/frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
3. Work directly with engineering teams and architects to review system and data architectures in line with best practices
4. Analyse and communicate the impact of vulnerabilities, controls, and mitigations on existing and future systems
5. Conduct thorough risk assessments and effectively translate security and risk implications for technical and non-technical audiences
6. Manage stakeholder expectations across projects with a pragmatic, agile, and solution-oriented approach
Key Skills & Experience
* In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS
* Proven experience in a similar governance-focused role involving internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness
* Strong ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders
* Experience working within complex or multi-subsidiary organisational environments is a plus
Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cyber Governance Analyst seeking to influence and enhance cyber resilience across a diverse portfolio of businesses. You'll work alongside talented professionals, shape a secure and scalable environment, and play a vital role in embedding best-practice governance and risk management processes.
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