Job title: IT Risk & Governance Analyst
Job reference number: RO045
Contract: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Kings Hill-based (Kent) with hybrid working (2 days per week in the Kings Hill office)
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum depending on experience
We’re looking for a talented IT Risk & Governance Analyst to join our IT Team at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
About the team:
At CAF, we pride ourselves on running a top-tier IT operation supported by an exceptional and talented team. We are looking for brilliant individuals who can inspire and drive change, even in challenging times.
Our organization thrives on overcoming obstacles and continuously improving our processes. We value every team member's voice, believing that together we are stronger than our individual parts. We invest in our culture and our people, empowering them to make their roles and interactions as efficient and effective as possible.
Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued, and you can grow both personally and professionally.
What you’ll do
As our IT Risk & Governance Analyst, you will assist the IT Risk & Governance Manager in facilitating IT risk and governance activities. This role involves both technical and non-technical risk management tasks, making it ideal for someone eager to learn, with a practical mindset and a strong desire to contribute to the team. You will support the IT governance function in promoting a risk-aware culture throughout the department.
As our IT Risk and Governance Analyst you will:
1. Monitor management actions resulting from audits and assessments and follow up until closure.
2. Assist in facilitating risk management activities and manage the IT risk register.
3. Assist in the facilitation of technology audits and assessments with evidence collection, auditor meeting schedules and documentation.
4. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure IT governance and risk management activities support business goals.
5. Support and track continuous improvement initiatives within the team.
6. Prepare and distribute IT Governance meeting packs and minutes for reporting purposes.
7. Handle administrative tasks related to IT governance and risk management
Who you’ll be
This role is for you if you have experience of working in Risk management, compliance, governance or have relevant transferable skills and are keen to learn about technology risk and governance. The role holder will have the following:
* A fundamental understanding of IT, including basic knowledge of IT processes, systems, security measures, and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work.
* A willingness to learn new processes and develop relationships with end users, key stakeholders, and external partners.
* Excellent organisation skills with previous experience working to deadlines.
What’s in it for you
At CAF you will receive:
* Permanent hybrid ways of working where roles allow
* Six weeks holiday plus bank holidays
* A wide range of development opportunities to support personal and professional growth
* Pension scheme with betterthan-market employer contribution options
* Social impact benefit schemes
For all our employer benefits and to gain an insight into our culture and values, please visit .
Who we are
At Charities Aid Foundation we accelerate social progress by providing essential connections between donors, charities and communities.
We safeguard and deliver vital donations, offer expert advisory services and financial products to donors and charities, and provide tailored charity banking through our award-winning bank CAF Bank.
Our purpose is to enable a better landscape for giving and a fair and sustainable future for all.
Diversity and inclusion
We know that the more diverse and inclusive our organisation becomes, the more creative, effective and impactful we will be. Our aim is for our workforce to represent the society we serve, and we have embarked upon an ambitious pathway to achieve this.
We want to attract, retain and develop the best of talent at all levels, and provide a leading and great place to work, where every voice matters.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 9 th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
We welcome applications from everyone who feels they meet the criteria, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital, veteran or parental status.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please indicate on the application form if you would like to be considered as part of the Disability Confident Scheme.
To apply for this role you must be able to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK.
Job Reference: RO045