Risk Lead - Assessments in Cambridge

Risk Lead Exam Technology

Location:Cambridge (Hybrid 2 days/week in office)
Day Rate:Competitive inside IR35
Duration:6 months
Start Date:ASAP
Role Type:Risk Management | IT Governance | Regulatory Compliance

Our client, a leading global consultancy, is seeking an experiencedRisk Leadto shape and drive a robust risk management framework across cutting-edge Exam Technology services. This role is critical in ensuring high-stakes digital assessment products remain secure, compliant, and trusted.

As theRisk Lead, you will work across multiple technical and leadership teams, acting as theRisk Championto ensure non-project IT risk is effectively managed, aligned with corporate governance, and in full compliance with regulatory bodies such asOfqualandISOstandards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and own Exam Technologys risk management framework, policies and procedures.

• Identify and mitigate IT risks in high-stakes assessment products and services.

• Lead real-time risk assessments, audits, and remediation planning.

• Engage with third parties (e.g. ISO auditors) to ensure external compliance.

• Collaborate with senior leaders and technical teams to embed risk controls.

• Support the development of new assessment solutions from a risk perspective.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in IT Risk Management within complex or regulated environments.

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks such as ISO 31000, NIST, COSO.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, incident management, and IT infrastructure.

• Skilled in stakeholder management, negotiation, and presenting to senior audiences.

• Excellent judgement and the ability to make informed, strategic decisions.

• Experience in the assessment/education technology sector.

Key Skills:

• Risk & Quality Management Systems

• Cybersecurity principles & regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR)

• Awareness of external (regulatory and audit) requirements for IT risk and controls

• Communication, influencing, and leadership skills

• High level of autonomy and analytical ability

Why Join?

This is a strategic leadership role offering the opportunity to make a real impact within a well-established technology group. Youll ensure that essential digital assessment systems meet the highest standards of risk and compliancecontributing directly to educational integrity and public trust.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not possible to provide feedback on all applications so if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.