VENN GROUP
IT Governance and Risk Manager
Agency Reference Number: ELW7023780
Rate: £350
IR35 status: Inside
Duration: 3 months initial
Local Authority – London
Currently remote working from home
A local authority client is seeking an IT Governance and Risk Manager to define, develop and optimise the Council’s IT Risk & Compliance practices and processes in line with relevant regulatory requirements and Council needs.
IT Governance and Risk Manager Responsibilities:
- Create and evolve a risk-based IT Governance framework across the Council’s IT Office in order to successfully reduce risk across a range of dimensions
- Serve as the Owner for best practice in the execution and delivery of IT risk mitigation while advising and contributing to the design and implementation of appropriate first line IT Policies, controls and frameworks
- Work closely with the IT Office Heads of Service, Head of IT Security, PMO functions and wider IT and Council stakeholders to determine and manage the Council’s appetite for risk and awareness of regulatory environment
- Develop a monitoring and reporting framework to track and communicate emerging risks and resolution of known risks (this will entail working with the technology team to develop & gather requirements)
- Monitor & manage current, emerging and potential risks and issues, including maintaining the IT risk log, risk and issue process documentation and training materials
- Create, maintain and communicate a governance roadmap to ensure preparedness for IT audits, annual budgeting, legislation changes and business continuity planning relating to service delivery
- Undertake operational IT risk and issue management and conduct all required IT audit and disaster recovery planning and activity in a timely way
Candidate Requirements for the IT Governance and Risk Manager:
- Practical knowledge of the role of local government IT in delivering better public services at lower cost
- Demonstrable understanding of the IT risk and regulatory environment and relevant standards and bodies
- Experience of defining IT policies and procedures and the related governance of these
- Experience of working in a 2nd line IT Risk Management role
- Must be able to operate in both an advisory and operational capacity
- Must be credible in communication through writing, speaking and presenting to a range of audiences at all levels
- Qualified and skilled in one or more of the following: ITIL / Prince2 /SCRUM
If you have the right experience for this role and feel your skills and experience match the requirements, or if you would like more information, please contact Ethan Weatherby or Hastings Tarrant on 02075577667 and email your CV to eweatherby@venngroup.com.
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