Security Compliance Specialist

Looking for an experienced Security Compliance Specialist to join the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) function of a fast-paced, technology-led organisation.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in information security governance, policy development and compliance who enjoys working collaboratively across multiple business functions to improve security maturity.

You'll play a key role in developing and implementing information security policies, supporting audit readiness and driving compliance initiatives across the business.

This is a 6month contract role paying £400-450 a day inside IR35, starting from the end of August.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and maintain information security policies, standards and guidance.
• Drive the implementation of security policies across multiple business functions.
• Support ongoing compliance activities and audit readiness programmes.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including evidence collection and stakeholder coordination.
• Monitor compliance against recognised security frameworks and identify areas for improvement.
• Produce security compliance reports, metrics and management updates.
• Deliver and support security awareness and policy training across the organisation.
• Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to strengthen the organisation's security posture.

Ideal experience and skills:

• At least 3 years' experience in Information Security, Governance, Risk & Compliance or a similar function.
• Proven experience developing and implementing security policies and standards.
• Experience supporting security audits and compliance programmes.
• Good knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS or NIST.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Around 5 years' experience within Information Security or GRC.
• Experience working within a fast-paced technology environment.
• Exposure to mergers, acquisitions or organisational change programmes.
• Experience delivering security awareness initiatives.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC.

What's on Offer

• Fully remote working.
• Opportunity to join an established and collaborative security function.
• Exposure to enterprise-level security compliance programmes.
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a high-growth, technology-focused organisation.
• Immediate involvement in key audit and compliance projects.