Risk and Compliance Manager - Manchester
Working hours: 35 hours per weekContract type: PermanentClosing date: 25 November 2024Interview method: in person (face to face) This role is subject to:
- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance - this post is subject to BPSS checks. You will therefore be required to consent to and comply with BPSS checking requirements prior to commencing in this post. This check involves verification of identity; nationality and immigration status; employment history (past 3 years) and basic criminal record check
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced ICT Risk and Compliance Manager to join our dynamic Cyber Security team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role following our recent service redesign aimed at enhancing our cyber security capabilities to defend against the heightened global cyber threat.
A modern, proactive risk and compliance function is essential to support and protect the Council. This function must:
- Identify, assess, and assign ICT risks to appropriate risk owners. Ensuring pro-active steps are applied to ensure risks are mitigated or closed promptly to ensure the Council’s operations remain secure and resilient.
- Develop and implement comprehensive compliance strategies that align with local government, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and awareness around cyber security and compliance.
- Ensure all staff are trained and compliant with core cyber security principles and standards.
- Maintain and develop the Council’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) policy library.
- Produce detailed management reports that provide insights into risk and compliance status, trends, and areas for improvement.
- Utilize advanced analytical skills to interpret data, identify patterns, and make informed decisions to enhance the Council’s security posture.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ICT risk management and compliance, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies and governance. Key qualifications and experience include:
- Extensive experience in managing ICT risk and compliance within a large organisation, preferably within the public sector.
- In-depth knowledge of compliance requirements for local government, including PSN, CAF for Local Government, NHS DSPT, DWP MoU, and PCI-DSS.
- Demonstrated ability to manage core cyber security training compliance for all staff using a modern LMS platform.
- Strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate risks effectively.
- Proven experience in producing detailed management reports that communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a culture of compliance and security awareness.
- Experience in managing and developing an ISMS policy library.
Join us in our mission to keep the Council secure and resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy.Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.
When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.
To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:
- We take time to listen and understand
- We work together and trust each other
- We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
- We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
- We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.
Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council.This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.
If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing jobs@manchester.gov.uk. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
Accessibility
As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment.These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. We’ve also included some useful tips on how to submit the best application.
What we will need from you if you’re successful
If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:
- Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
- References (Current and Previous employer)
- Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance
When you join us
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
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