GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Analyst

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Information Security Analyst

Department: IT

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This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our various UK sites. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

The GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Analyst sits within the Cyber & Information Security Team within our IT Department which is crucial to making sure our employees and students can work effectively, deliver projects, find the right solutions and ensure we develop the technology that will make the biggest difference.

Our IT team is made up of around 65 employees with a vast range of skills from Software Development to IT Operations and Security.

Our IT Department values employee development and we have lots of great examples of employee progression and promotions within the team.

About the Opportunity:

Information security is fundamental to protecting our students, colleagues and the data that underpins everything we do. As a GRC Analyst at Arden University, you'll play an important role in ensuring our governance, risk and compliance activities run smoothly, helping to maintain the strong security foundations that support our digital future.

Working as part of the Information Security team, you'll coordinate key governance activities, maintain our Information Security Management System (ISMS), support the management of policies and procedures, and help ensure security actions and risks are tracked through to completion. You'll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our information security risk register and treatment plans, working closely with colleagues across the University to promote best practice and strengthen our security posture. This is not a technical role and is not suitable for anyone who has a purely IT or technical background.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in information security. You'll gain hands-on experience across governance, risk management and compliance, working alongside experienced security professionals while developing your knowledge of industry standards, security frameworks and organisational best practice. If you're highly organised, enjoy working with detail, and want to make a real impact in a collaborative and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About You:

Essential skills / experience:

• At least 12 months' experience in an information security, information governance or compliance-related role.

• Experience supporting or maintaining an Information Security Management System (ISMS).

• Experience drafting and maintaining policies, procedures and governance documentation.

• Experience managing or supporting risk registers and treatment plans.

• Understanding of information security governance, risk management and compliance principles.

• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and its associated controls.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess security controls and identify areas for improvement.

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure actions are followed through to completion.

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable skills / experience

• Experience working within a large, complex organisation.

• Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and wider data protection principles.

• Experience using automated Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!

• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%

• BUPA Cash Plan

• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)

• Access to Perkbox benefits

• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends

• Plus, other excellent benefits

• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
  

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 10th August

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship.  However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.