Company Overview
About the Role
At Cognisys, our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team is central to our mission of ensuring that our client’s data is protected to the highest security and compliance standards.
Due to our continued expansion, we are excited to announce this opportunity to further develop our GRC team with a motivated and enthusiastic individual. Your contribution will be valuable to our team’s ongoing success.
This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about compliance and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and work on meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with internal and external audits to ensure compliance with standards such as ISO27001.
• Support risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk management strategies.
• Help create, update, and maintain security policies and related documentation.
• Participate in governance activities, including reporting and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with team members and support knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Requirements
• 1-3 years of experience in a compliance, risk management, or information security role.
• Familiarity with information security standards (e.g., ISO27001, NIST, etc.) and a desire to develop expertise in this area.
• A compliance or information security-related certification is a plus (or willingness to pursue one).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members and stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• A proactive approach to learning and a willingness to grow within the role.
If you think you can deliver but don’t match the criteria above, please don’t be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.
What We Offer
- A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
- A dedicated budget for your professional development
- EMI Employee Share Schemes provide the opportunity to share in the company’s success.
- Access to an Employee Wellness Hub supported by Kara Connect for health and well-being resources.
- Frequent team social events and celebrations.
- 22 days holiday rising to 25, plus a birthday holiday.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!
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