Policy & Governance Lead​/GRC Analyst; SC Cleared

Policy & Governance Lead / GRC Analyst (SC Cleared)

Location:

Reading (Hybrid). Must hold active SC clearance and be able to work on-site.

Define, maintain and assure compliance with the organisation's ISMS policy framework, supporting audit readiness and ongoing control assurance aligned to ISO 27001.

• Own and maintain ISMS policies, standards, procedures and guidelines aligned to ISO 27001
• Manage updates, reviews, version control and stakeholder approvals
• Run the evidence room, ensuring evidence is catalogued, tagged and mapped correctly
• Track control implementation and maturity across the organisation
• Produce audit packs, control records and compliance dashboards
• Support GRC activity including control assessments, policy exceptions, and risk treatment monitoring

• Proven experience in GRC, policy governance or compliance
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 (Annex A controls) and documentation requirements
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Demonstrable MOD / Defence Digital / UK aerospace & defence experience (architecture delivery in secure environments)

Security clearance:
Active SC required

Contract:

Long-term contract role through to Dec 2027.