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Supplier Assurance Lead/ Cyber Security Risk Manager/ Third Party Cyber Risk Lead
£500 per day - Outside IR35 - North West Based - Hybrid
My client is looking for an experienced Supplier Assurance Lead to join their Cyber Security team, taking a lead role in identifying, assessing and managing cyber security risks across a complex supplier and third-party ecosystem.
This is a senior position requiring someone who can go beyond standard supplier due diligence exercises. Youll be expected to understand the underlying cyber security risks within the supply chain, provide risk-based recommendations, and work closely with procurement, commercial and security stakeholders to drive effective risk management throughout the supplier lifecycle.
Security Clearance
Eligibility for UK Security Check (SC) clearance is a mandatory requirement for this role. Candidates who already hold active SC clearance will be prioritised.
Essential Experience:
- Significant experience within Information Security, Cyber Security GRC, Third-Party Risk Management or Supplier Assurance.
- Proven experience performing supplier assurance reviews and third-party cyber security assessments.
- Experience reviewing supplier security evidence including penetration testing reports, certifications, audit findings and assurance documentation.
- Strong understanding of supplier risk management and third-party cyber security risk.
- Experience assessing technical security controls and communicating risk clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical information and determine business impact.
- Experience working with risk management frameworks, governance processes and assurance methodologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting security risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. xgikmsk
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead cyber security assessments of prospective and existing suppliers using publicly available information, supplier-provided evidence and specialist assurance tooling.
Supplier Assurance Lead in Jedburgh employer: Morson Edge
As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
