Smarttech247 are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior GRC Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance and will be responsible for supervising the GRC team on our client’s side, providing strategic direction and ensuring the successful execution of various GRC initiatives. This role requires a proactive leader who can operationalise risk processes in GRC tools, overhaul metrics catalogues and manage or execute tasks independently.

This role would require providing dedicated support to our client in the bio-pharmaceutical industry, working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.

This is initially 12 month fixed term role with possibility of extension.

Please familiarise yourself with how the hiring process works further down.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the GRC team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Operationalise risk processes within GRC tools, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Overhaul and maintain the metrics catalogue, ensuring it meets organisational needs and compliance standards.
• Develop and implement GRC strategies, policies, control standards and procedures.
• Manage client assurance tasks such as insurance policy, audits and ISO27001 certification.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and effective execution of GRC initiatives.
• Monitor and report on GRC activities, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continuously enhance the GRC program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on GRC.
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of GRC tools and technologies.
• Experience with ISO27001 certification and SOX compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC).

Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave with increases upon tenure.
• Health insurance.
• Pension.

How the hiring process works:

If your skills and experience align with our expectations, a member of our Talent team will reach out via email to begin an initial screening. This stage allows us to understand your experience and expectations while giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and our company. If successful, we will outline the full interview process, which may include a combination of remote and on-site interviews. Depending on the role, a task or presentation may also be part of the process. Throughout, we aim to ensure a positive and transparent candidate experience, keeping you informed at each stage.

Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement

At Smarttech247, our mission is to keep our customers secure. Cybersecurity is a complex industry, therefore, in order to tackle its challenges and continue to innovate, we believe that a diverse workforce contributes to greater collective intelligence and ultimately, makes a stronger team – qualities that are needed in our fight against cybercrime. Smarttech247 is proud to be committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.