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Are you passionate about building a strong risk culture? We are seeking a technical expert in risk and control testing to perform control testing activities within our First Line Controls Centre of Excellence. This role will focus on evaluating and strengthening our control environment across operational risk, change risk, and conduct risk areas. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that risks are managed effectively and remain within our risk appetite. You'll be responsible for performing control testing activities and supporting the business in developing and enhancing its approach to risk and controls. This role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. About the Role Perform Independent Control Testing: Evaluate the effectiveness of our control environment through independent testing of our material and key controls. Identify Root Causes and Support Action Plans: Help identify root causes of control weaknesses or failures and support the development of appropriate remediation actions. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with colleagues and senior managers to identify systemic issues and develop practical improvements. Enhance the Control Environment: Provide insight and recommendations to strengthen and mature the control framework, supporting continuous improvement across the business. About You Experience in Risk Areas: You will have experience in one or more of the following areas: operational risk (e.g. IT, cyber security, data, AI, business continuity, payments, health and safety, financial crime, third-party risk management), change risk, or conduct risk. Experience across multiple areas would be advantageous. Control Testing Expertise: Experience performing control testing independently, including tests of design, implementation, and operating effectiveness. Understanding of Risk Management: Good understanding of risk management concepts and control frameworks within a financial services environment. Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable working with stakeholders, including Senior Manager level, to discuss practical findings and improvements. Organisation and Flexibility: Able to manage multiple pieces of work simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines. About us At YBS we don't have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you'll be respected for who you are, you'll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you'll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career. Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it's finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you. We're happy to talk flexible working and you can reach out to us anytime to discuss this during the recruitment process. Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we're committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we'll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly. Inclusivity. We're passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you'll go the extra mile to help our members, you'll fit right in and feel you belong here. About our Benefits We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including: Holiday. You'll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days. Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%). Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that's why we'll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension. Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you'll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans. My Benefits. When you join YBS you'll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts. Ready to apply? If you're excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, click apply now to send us your application. Want more information? If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher at Please note: This advert will close 10th April

£35,134 to £42,338, depending on your skills and experience, plus a concessionary payment of £2,758 Flexible working: We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including part time hours, compressed working patterns, and flexible start and finish times. All roles require on site working. We are happy to discuss individual requirements. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity, and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ, you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that places the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Project Support Officer, you'll play an essential part in making sure projects and programmes across GCHQ run smoothly. You'll begin by helping teams stay on top of financial activity across the year, from monthly and quarterly forecasting to in year monitoring and year end close, before gradually expanding your responsibilities as your confidence grows. Day to day, you'll prepare financial and performance information for governance and review meetings, maintain accurate records and audit trails, and support discussions on financial risk and planning. As your skills develop, you'll take on increasing responsibility across planning, risk and wider project controls. Over time, you'll become someone delivery teams rely on for clear, structured information that helps them make timely and confident decisions. You'll work closely with Project Managers, stakeholders and customers to identify emerging trends, and be involved in conversations around scheduling, budgeting and risk. Throughout, you'll help foster a collaborative culture built on teamwork, trust and clear communication. With the support of a well established project delivery community, you'll also learn how high quality project information underpins every successful delivery outcome. Deployment may vary depending on organisational need, so you may work independently or within a multidisciplinary team. Occasional UK travel may be required, depending on business needs. About you You have at least four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualification, or relevant experience demonstrating solid numeracy and communication skills. Comfortable working with numbers and financial information, you're able to interpret and present information clearly, whether in a spreadsheet, document or conversation. Your skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, mean you can work confidently with budgets, forecasts and financial reports. You're well suited to working across multiple projects or workstreams, often led by different managers, and you remain organised and reliable when priorities shift. A clear communicator, you can explain tasks, risks and financial information in a simple, accurate and reassuring way. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you enjoy building positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, customers and visitors. Above all, your attention to detail and ability to stay calm when things get busy will help you thrive. Your experience may come from project work, education, customer service, finance or any environment where communication, data handling or problem solving are key. What matters most is your interest in developing skills in financial control, planning and risk management, as well as your desire to grow within the project delivery and finance community. Training and development A structured induction will help you understand our mission, ways of working, and the delivery community you'll be joining. During the first weeks, you'll meet your line manager and a dedicated buddy will support your transition, build your confidence, and help you navigate the organisation. Development continues through a blend of internal and external training, practical experience, and community support. As a corporate member of the Association for Project Management (APM), we'll encourage you to explore relevant courses, frameworks and accreditation pathways. Access to mentoring, coaching and project management forums will provide you with opportunities to share learning and strengthen your professional network, while regular career check ins will help you reflect on your progress and shape your next steps. We foster a "Discover. Develop. Deliver" culture with ongoing development embedded in the role. You'll build solid foundations in financial management, planning, and risk management, while developing confidence in project controls and gaining valuable experience working in a variety of delivery contexts. While the role has no formal line management responsibilities, there may be opportunities to develop people management and mentoring skills as part of future career progression. Throughout, you'll be part of an active and supportive project management community committed to continuous improvement and shared learning. Rewards and Benefits You'll receive a starting salary £35,134 to £42,338 dependent on skills and experience, plus other benefits including: 25 days' annual leave, rising automatically to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus an additional 10.5 days of public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave At GCHQ, diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a workforce that truly reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people of different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neuro divergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including individuals from groups that are currently under represented in our workforce, such as women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions' Disability Confident scheme. The scheme encourages employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident organisation, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential criteria for this position, assessed at sift, are offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. This is known as the Offer of Interview. To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: You will be required to reach the minimum pass mark for the Organisational Situational Judgement Test which looks at your ability to problem solve. If you meet this criteria, you will be directed to complete an application form. Demonstrates experience in project support tasks, including processing and analysing financial and performance data, and presenting information clearly in reports and dashboards to support delivery. Evidence clear written and verbal communication skills, including tailoring messages to different audiences and communicating risks or issues clearly to support successful delivery outcomes. We offer a range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best. Visit our 'How to Apply' page for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. What toexpect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT) rating the appropriateness of your responses to a series of short scenarios. The SJT tests criteria important for all roles in our organisation. Application sift, which will assess your motivation for the role, the organisation and your relevant experience. Interview to assess competency and suitability for the role. If successful, you'll receive the conditional offer of employment, subject to a drugs test and vetting. Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Beforeyouapply To work at GCHQ, you must be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before applying, we recommend setting up a separate email address for your contact with us to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid including identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance . click apply for full job details

. Who we are What you will do Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with firmware, hardware & quality assurance engineers, and with 3rd party companies, you will develop, enhance and test a wide range of Illustra IP cameras. Reporting to the Illustra Firmware manager, you will support the team in hitting time to market and quality milestones; allowing the Illustra team to successfully meet revenue targets. How you will do it What we look for Required Qualifications Ability to work from the Belfast office minimum three days a week 3+ years of experience in software development in C/C++ in an Embedded Linux system. Applicants must be have Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics and Software, or similar degree with software component. Experience should include some of the following: UDP/IP, TCP/IP, Linux Kernel knowledge, Multi-process and Multi-threading, Asynchronous programming, Relational Databases, Open Source Software Integration and Software Security Mechanisms. Experience of developing within an Agile framework. Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Methodical and accurate. Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask. Evidence of mentoring/coaching software team members. Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications Experience with multiple processor families (e.g. x86, ARM, MSP430). Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g. JTAG debuggers). Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Node.js, JS, Python, Bash, Perl). Experience with automated build systems (e.g. Jenkins). Experience with using network analysis tools (e.g. Wireshark). Experience of video streaming technologies AI - ability to leverage AI tools to aid rapid software development Experience in ONVIF standards Controls' Belfast centre drives innovation in smart, integrated security, bringing together advanced video, access control, and perimeter technologies. Our Illustra range of intelligent IP cameras delivers crisp high definition imaging, built in AI analytics, low light performance, and strong cybersecurity-providing scalable, future ready video solutions for any environment. The Illustra brand has been growing year on year, consistently meeting aggressive targets from the business by expanding the portfolio into new and innovative technologies that solve real world problems for customers. Currently we are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our team. Design, develop, test and maintain software. Develop technical documentation in-line with industry best practices. Interface with other functions with the business to ensure the timely delivery of high quality products. Adhere to development processes including design reviews, code reviews and coding guidelines. Act as an enthusiastic and motivated member of the product development team. Maintain knowledge of new technologies in the field of security systems.Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

Finance Business Partner Location: Bristol, GB, BS11 0YA Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid Working Arrangements Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: City, County + Hybrid Working Arrangements Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time / Permanent Role ID: SF70718 At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Finance Business Partner at Ashton House, near Bristol. The Role As a Finance Business Partner, you will play a vital role in driving the financial performance of our Mission Systems business, supporting programmes across the Sense and Connect area, including ISTAR and Cyber. This is an opportunity to join a team at the forefront of delivering innovative defence, aerospace and engineering solutions - work that directly contributes to national security and helps create a safer world. In this role, you will apply your financial expertise to influence decision making, improve reporting processes and strengthen operational understanding. It's a position that grows your professional capabilities, strengthens your strategic impact and places you at the centre of high profile projects. Day-to-day, you'll be required to: Build strong, collaborative relationships with cost centre managers and bid teams, providing monthly reporting with detailed variance analysis. Produce and review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and overhead review packs, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. Deliver high-quality financial forecasting and support wider business planning activities. Review ongoing projects to ensure accurate trading margins and profit maximisation. Lead monthly performance reviews with operational teams, offering insights, challenge and recommendations. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office and days working from home. Essential experience of the Finance Business Partner Bringing a proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to simplify complex financial data. Demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills across diverse and technical teams. Applying experience in a Finance Business Partnering role, with the ability to interpret and present financial insights clearly. Showing a track record of driving high performance and continuous improvement. Experience using the IFS finance system (desirable). Qualifications for the Finance Business Partner Ideally a qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred. Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (). What We Offer Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Babcock We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance. We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together. We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: IT&D Director, Global Data Governance City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. In IT&D, you'll be a force for good, whether you're championing cyber security, defining how we harness the power of technology to improve our business, or working with data to guide the innovation of consumer loved products. Working globally across functions, you'll own your projects and process from start to finish, with the influence and visibility to achieve what needs to be done. And if you're willing to bring your ideas to the table, you'll get the support and investment to make them happen. Your potential will never be wasted. You'll get the space and support to take your development to the next level. Every day, there will be opportunities to learn from peers and leaders through working on exciting, varied projects with real impact. And because our work spans so many different businesses, from Research and Product Development to Sales, you'll keep learning exciting new approaches. About the role The Global Data Governance Director is a senior leadership role responsible for building, executing, and sustaining the enterprise-wide data governance strategy. Reporting to the VP, Global Data & Analytics, this role ensures that the company's data are trusted, standardized, well-governed, and available as a strategic asset to enable business growth, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation. The successful candidate will chair Global Data Governance committees to drive data feasibility assessments (i.e. data availability, quality, consistency and synergies) and will monitor compliance of the current Group / BU projects with Data Governance standards. The Director will lead three specialized sub-teams covering data domain stewardship, master data technology platforms and foundational datasets as products in the company's data lake. This leader will work closely with business stakeholders, technology partners, and executive leadership to drive data quality at source, implementing scalable governance processes, and promoting a culture of data literacy and accountability across the enterprise. Your responsibilities Key challenges to overcome Communicate the value of data governance and explain / influence senior executives (usually GEC-1) to reach an understanding of how fundamental and structural it is to make progress in this area, knowing this often require difficult trade-offs. Work with a large complex ecosystem of current and potential internal and external partner organizations to provide value to Reckitt. Ensure data governance initiatives are supported by sound business cases which identify measures of success and are value based. Ensuring this is fully supported and required actions to realise are owned by the relevant stakeholders. Actively contribute to the development and implementation of the overall Global Data & Analytics strategy, especially the stewardship, master data, data products, and AI readiness. Strategic Leadership Define and execute the enterprise data governance strategy in alignment with business goals and IT&D priorities. Serve as the executive point of contact for data governance, influencing senior stakeholders and setting the framework for cross-functional duties and oversight of Data Governance sub-teams. Partner with business and IT leaders to align governance initiatives with key strategic priorities (e.g., digital transformation, analytics, AI readiness, regulatory compliance). Close collaboration with global partners will be required to ensure alignment with data strategy and not limited, to data privacy and cybersecurity. Enables the definition and roll-out of data policies, standards, monitoring the compliance across all areas. Articulate the impact of poor data governance on value realisation and ensure clear ownership and accountability for data governance within functions/geographies as appropriate. Ongoing education of internal and external stakeholders on Data Governance (data literacy). Team & Capability Leadership - Lead three global sub-teams to deliver an integrated program: Data Domain Stewardship: Establish, develop and empower effective data domain stewards that define data standards, rules, and quality expectations. Partner with business process owners to improve data quality at source, especially for critical master data (customer, product, supplier, etc.). Monitor compliance with data governance standards, especially data quality and remediation. Ownership of the data governance forums to ensure all critical decisions are discussed, debated, and agreed upon to enable a holistic approach to data governance. Own and evolve the master data management (MDM) platforms and related tools. Partner with IT architecture to ensure scalability, automation, and integration with enterprise systems. Governance & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures across domains. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, SOX) and internal audit controls. Drive data security and privacy alignment with enterprise risk management. Work closely with Shared Services leads (Finance, HR, Supply, etc) to ensure the execution of their services is done per policies and procedures defined by the Global Data Governance organization. Performance & Value Realization: Establish KPIs and scorecards for data quality, data usage, and governance maturity. Demonstrate business value of governance initiatives through improved decision-making, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. The experience we're looking for Extensive and proven experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise information management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role directly managing Senior Managers and budgets in the £M ranges. Proven success in building and leading global data governance programs in complex, matrixed organizations. Experience managing MDM platforms, data stewardship frameworks, and data product lifecycle. Demonstrable experience building and managing teams to deliver complex data & analytics requirements. Demonstrable experience building and delivering data & analytics strategies at global level that quantify value that good data brings to an organization. Expert in defining and running data governance operational processes: DQ measurements and tools, Data Maturity assessments, data architecture and technical solutions, policies and standards enforcement. Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), master data management, and data quality management. Strong leadership and influencing skills, able to engage stakeholders at all levels. Excellent understanding of data architecture, data lakes, and data product thinking. Strong program management and change management skills. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data topics for business audiences. Agile mindset and ability to pivot when needed and to resolve difficult conversations. Passionate mentor for more junior colleagues with an interest to develop and coach people. The skills for success Digital Strategy, Product Solution Architecture, Data Governance, Product Compliance, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Outstanding Communication, stakeholder engagement, Innovation Processes, Innovation, User Experience Design. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role The Risk, Compliance & Resilience Advisor shall help to manage compliance and assurance for supporting the Senior Manager - Risk & Compliance and Risk & Resilience Lead by ensuring that: Risk Assessment: Assist in identifying, assessing, and prioritising risks across the organisation. Conduct risk assessments to evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of risks on business operations and objectives Compliance Monitoring: Monitor regulatory developments and changes in laws, regulations, and industry standards. Assess the organisation's compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and internal policies Resilience Planning: Support the Global Risk & Resilience Lead in the Development and maintenance of IT resilience and business continuity plans to ensure the organisation's ability to respond to and recover from IT disruptions Incident Response and Management: Provide support in DR related incident response activities, including investigating IT security incidents, breaches, and disruptions Issue Identification: Identify and document risk deficiencies, compliance gaps, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations and corrective action plans to address identified issues Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments, compliance reviews, control testing activities, and remediation efforts. Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders on the status of risk, compliance, and control activities Policy and Procedure Development: Assist in the development and maintenance of risk management, compliance, and control related policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices in alignment with the Global IS Governance Lead Vendor Risk Management Support: Assist in assessing and managing risks associated with third party vendors and service providers. Evaluate vendor controls and adherence to contractual obligations Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing risk management, compliance, and control processes. Recommend and implement improvements to strengthen the organisation's risk and control environment Project Work: Contribute to project activities as required to ensure GRC requirements are understood and addressed Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence Level Works with the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager to support IS in the delivery of governance, compliance, and risk activities, whilst supporting the Integration projects Supports the execution of the security, audit, and compliance activities Supports the Global Risk & Compliance Senior Manager by ensuring the successful delivery of initiatives and projects within the Risk and Compliance environment Supports the Risk & Compliance Senior Manager, and Risk & Resilience Lead in any required activities which support improvements in assurance, compliance, and audit activities Addresses findings from identified risks or audits Ensures the ISMS contains an accurate record of risks, events, and issues Supports the internal and external audit investigations Ensures that the audit tests, self certifications, and audit reviews are relevant, consistent, and conducted in accordance with professionally accepted auditing standards Works with minimal supervision, using clearly defined processes and procedures Facilitates the use of performance metrics to improve output May be required to provide out of hours support via an on call rota Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and the ability to communicate compliance and risk related concepts to technical and non technical audiences Substantial relevant experience in control management for governance, compliance, IT audits, IS assurance and risk management programmes CISA, CISM or equivalent preferred BSc or equivalent qualification in IT based degree preferred 3+ years relevant IT work experience Proven ability to communicate with technical teams to elicit information and requirements Understanding of regulatory requirements, including cross industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act) and industry specific regulations Skilled in implementing compliance and control frameworks Proficient in IT governance and quality standards Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including and Cybersecurity Framework Excellent stakeholder management skills High level of personal integrity, as well as the ability to professionally handle confidential matters and show an appropriate level of judgement and maturity Knowledge of OneTrust risk management toolset or similar preferred At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us.

VodafoneThree - Business Development, DefenceHome Based, United Kingdom Location: Newbury, London or Reading + Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations. What you'll do We're looking for a Business Development Manager for Defence to help drive growth across Vodafone Business Security Enhanced. You'll work on major Defence programmes, shaping innovative solutions that deliver real outcomes for our customers.This role sits at the heart of a successful, collaborative team that's pushing our Defence business forward. You'll engage directly with senior stakeholders, building strong relationships and securing long term, multi year commitments.You'll bring a clear competitive strategy, work closely with cross functional teams, and develop compelling proposals that align with both customer needs and our wider ambitions.This position requires the ability to obtain and hold DV clearance. Utilise existing network to build on and maintain key C-level relationships. Develop strategic opportunity from initial qualification to contract signature. Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, requirements and expectations, and lead interactions around delivery, operations, sales and events. Engage early in the sales cycle to be able to influence strategy and effectively position yourself to create the opportunity to differentiate. Keep ahead of industry trends and client needs to anticipate and address potential challenges in pursuit activities. Raise the profile of Vodafone within Defence and the end user base. Build a pipeline of bids and ready Vodafone to be match fit for each bid (up to RFP phase). Lead engagement within Defence and key industry primes to build visibility and influence. Develop a network of strategic relationships across Defence and Defence Partners Who you are A strong business leader with a demonstrable successful track record of complex selling, meeting sales targets, managing matrix teams, leading across multiple functions and fostering collaboration and accountability. Must hold current Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo DV vetting. Experience working in or with Defence. Strong executive presence, high-level stakeholder management, relationship development and ongoing management, both internally and externally. Strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to assess market trends and competitor landscapes We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website () for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you. Top skillsAccount ManagementB2B