IT Governance and Risk Assessment Officer

Role Summary

Global Water Solutions is currently seeking an experienced IT professional to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of our IT systems, provide guidance on IT governance and data protection, and support audit activities.

The successful candidate will review current systems, identify gaps, and propose improvements, while serving as a backup and support to the Global IT Manager.

This part‑time, fixed‑term contract role lasts 6 months, with the potential to evolve into a permanent position, based at our office in Woking.

• Conduct a risk assessment of all IT systems and processes
• Support audit activities and help implement recommendations
• Review existing IT governance and controls, and propose practical enhancements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Ensure that IT systems and processes adhere to data protection principles and GDPR requirements
• Advise and support IT teams on data protection and governance queries
• Provide intermittent operational support as a backup to the Global IT Manager

• 3–5 years of experience in IT governance, IT audit, risk, or compliance roles
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL)
• Deep understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements in IT environments
• Experience conducting audits or assessments of IT systems
• Ability to produce clear, actionable reports and proposals
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge and interest in IT operations or administration (experience desirable)
• Ideally previous project‑based IT advisory experience

• Part‑time hours, fixed‑term contract (initially)
• Flexible schedule, primarily project‑focused
• Potential to evolve into a permanent role based on outcomes and business needs