Security Risk Lead

Security Risk Lead Cambridge (Hybrid 2+ days in office) £53,300 £71,300 35 hours per week Permanent About the Role An exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Risk Lead to drive and enhance an organisation s security risk management strategy. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and embedding a strong risk-aware culture across the business. This role includes line management responsibility for a Security Risk Manager, as well as working closely with senior stakeholders to provide expert advice, reporting, and actionable risk insights.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement security risk strategies, frameworks, and controls Monitor, analyse, and report on security risks, including emerging threats Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices Support incident management and oversee corrective actions Lead risk awareness initiatives and training programmes Contribute to policies, governance frameworks, and key organisational projects Provide clear risk reporting and insights to senior stakeholders Requirements Minimum 5 years experience in risk, governance, or compliance within an information security environment Strong knowledge of risk frameworks such as ISO 31000, ISO 27001/27005, and NIST Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field Professional certification (e.g. CRISC) desirable Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Desirable Experience Experience building or managing risk frameworks and registers Providing risk guidance and reporting to senior leadership Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical insurance, pension, and bonus scheme Life assurance Flexible working options and sustainable travel benefits Additional Information Hybrid working model (approximately % office-based) Multi-stage interview process (screening, virtual, and in-person stages)