About IT Services
IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.
The Team
The Governance, Risk and Compliance Team (GRC) manage risk and assurance within the IT Services Directorate (ITS). They are responsible for coordinating the management of function-level risk within ITS, and ensuring that the University maintain appropriate standards of Health and Safety, PCI DSS, etc. GRC collaborate with key functions and stakeholders across the University, working to improve the efficiency of security, governance and risk processes.
The Role
Working within GRC, the Risk and Assurance Analyst (RAA) will be responsible for supporting the identification and evaluation of IT risks and issues. The post holder will be expected to support with Directorate and University-wide audits, including planning, resourcing, reporting, and compliance. In addition, the RAA will review and report on matters relating to Risk, Assurance and Compliance within IT Services.
The RAA will carry out all aspects of operational risk management and assurance, liaising with Subject Matter Experts (SME) for guidance, where required, and liaising with key stakeholders to ensure ownership, progress, and oversight of risk management. They will participate in applicable working groups, monitor, and report on risk status, and assist with the development of risk treatment measures.
The Person
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
What can you expect in return
Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:
In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE
Find out more about our organisation and values:
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
This role is suitable for Hybrid working.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Please contact our IT Resource Management Team
Email: it.resource@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
