GRC Specialist – Automotive Industry
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A leading client in the automotive sector is seeking a skilled GRC Specialist to take charge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance initiatives. This pivotal role ensures the organisation effectively governs technology risks across cyber, IT, and services domains while supporting strategic goals with confidence. Operating within the 2 Lines of Defence (2LOD) framework, the GRC Specialist will drive risk management, compliance, and assurance processes to safeguard enterprise operations.
This is a 50 week contract Paying £550- £580 a day inside IR35 and requires 2-3 days in office at Gaydon.
This role doesn’t offer any visa sponsorship opportunities.
Key Responsivities
* Develop and maintain risk management frameworks to govern technology risks across the enterprise.
* Conduct compliance assessments and control assurance to ensure adherence to industry standards.
* Define and track performance metrics (KPIs, KRIs, KGIs) to deliver actionable insights and inform decision-making for Board-level and operational stakeholders.
* Promote a security-conscious culture through education and engagement, embedding governance and compliance best practices.
* Act as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and managed effectively.
Required Skills and Experience
* Extensive experience in Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance, ideally in a management role
* .Strong working knowledge of frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ISO 27K, ISO 31000, and Cyber Essentials
* Expertise in structured risk methodologies and quantitative techniques (e.g., FAIR,IRAM2).
* Proven ability to deliver evidence-based insights and actionable recommendations across diverse audiences, including Boards and Committees.
* Exceptional communication skills, capable of simplifying complex issues for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in leading, inspiring, and developing high-performing, multidisciplinaryteams.
Preferred Experience
* Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services, Telco,Pharma).
* Knowledge of global risk management practices and leading GRC initiatives across multiple
* regions. Familiarity with Agile (e.g., SAFe, Scrum), waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact by shaping the GRC agenda in a globally recognised automotive organisation, ensuring resilience and security at the heart of its operations.