Head of Security Governance Risk and Compliance

Job Title: Head of Security Governance Risk and Compliance, Assurance Directorate Location: Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2HY Salary: Grade 9: £55,636 - £64,228 with a discretionary range to £70,029 Contract: Full Time, Permanent (flexible or Part-time working, min 90% FTE will also be considered) Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your well-being, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy. The Assurance Directorate Delivering professional risk, compliance, assurance, information compliance, and information security services across the University What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: ● 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. ● One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. ● A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. ● An excellent contributory pension scheme. ● Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. ● Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. About the Role We have a rare opportunity in the Information Security Team for a Head of Security Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC), who will lead the strategic planning and delivery of the cross-University approach for the governance and management of information security risk and compliance. Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role is one of their two deputies. About You If you are of graduate calibre and have a demonstrable record of success in impactful strategic planning and development of Cyber GRC along with managing a team of technical specialists, then this could be the role for you. The ability to drive change in a large non-centralised organisation will be key to your success. We are looking for someone who is driven to achieve results and with a positive, can-do attitude and approach. As well as being a great communicator, you will plan and implement systems for automation of GRC activities; frameworks and reporting tools; and audit and audit programme management. You’ll need to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and interested parties, providing thought leadership to challenge and lead thinking in information security GRC in an impactful way in our complex and federated collegiate University. Sponsorship and Right To Work This role meets the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. The University will meet the cost of the Skilled Worker visa and NHS surcharge for applicants who require a visa. Please let us know in your application if you require sponsorship. Application Process Applications made via LinkedIn will be reviewed and selected applicants will be invited to formally apply. Candidates can formally apply now via the University of Oxford jobs page. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 24th March 2025 Interviews will take place on 4th April and will be held face-to-face