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Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist

On site

Manchester, United kingdom

Full Time

30-10-2025

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Skills

Network Security Penetration Testing Incident Response Risk Management Kali Linux Monitoring Technical understanding Attention to detail Linux AWS

Job Specifications

Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Manchester (On-site, Full-time)

Salary up to £55,000

Join a leading global technology organisation as a GRC Specialist, supporting governance, risk, and compliance across IT and information security operations.

The Role

You’ll help ensure compliance with key regulations (GDPR, NIS, ISO 27001), manage IT security risks, and support governance frameworks. This includes assisting with audits, policy updates, incident response, and vendor assessments — all while promoting a strong culture of security awareness.

Essential Skills & Experience

Understanding of key regulatory frameworks including GDPR, NIS, and ISO 27001.
Experience with risk management processes and compliance monitoring.
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and documentation skills.
Technical understanding of information security and governance frameworks.

Desirable:

AWS experience and/or certification.
Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
Familiarity with PCI or other security standards.
Experience supporting internal/external audits or compliance reviews.
Knowledge of penetration testing tools (e.g. Kali Linux), VPNs, and network security principles

What’s in It for You

Private healthcare, pension & income protection
Life assurance & wellbeing support
Cycle-to-work & EV schemes
Career development in a global, people-focused company

About the Company

Gravitas is an internationally renowned recruitment group supporting niche roles within technology, insurance, and banking. We help fuel innovation by supporting specialisms that underpin development, transformation, and growth. As niche specialists, we partner with our clients to create strategic hiring solutions that deliver the best, skilled, niche, talent - fast. We balance speed and excellence with compliance and integrity. That’s why we are trusted! Our proactive, people-focused approach to specialist recruitment, me... Know more