Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (Information Security)

Job Description:

Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance(Information Security)

Your impact

Leonardo UKoperatesin a complex security, regulatory and defence environment. As Head of Governance, Risk and Compliancefor the information security team, you will lead the function responsible for setting clear security standards, supporting proportionate riskdecisionsand providing assurance across the business. You will work across multiple business areas and maybe requiredto travel between Leonardo UK sites, with hybrid working supported whereappropriate forthe role.

What you will do as Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance:

• Lead the Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance function.

• Own andmaintainUK Information Security standards, assurancearrangementsand governance processes.

• Help ensure security controls, risk decisions and assurance activity are understood,evidencedand reported consistently across the business.

• Work with delivery teams, system owners, senior riskownersand security specialists to support proportionate security governance through the system lifecycle.

• Oversee assurance activity, including reviews and audits against agreed security plans and controls.

• Support continual improvement of the Information Security Operating Model, including better tooling,automationand data-led reporting.

• Deputise for the Head of Information Security whenrequired, includingrepresentingthe function in senior forums and supporting wider team leadership.

Whatyou’llbring

You will bring experience of leading or shaping information security governance,riskand compliance in a regulated environment. You should be comfortable translating policy, regulation and business risk into practical security requirements that can be implemented,evidencedand assured.

Essential experience and skills:

• Experience in information security governance,riskand compliance.

• Professional security qualification such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent experience.

• Strong knowledge of security control frameworks and risk management practices.

• Knowledge of cyber and information risk frameworks or methodologies, such as FAIR or equivalent.

• Experience developing,maintainingor assuring security standards, policies, controlframeworksor risk management artefacts.

• Understanding of MoD and other UK government security policy and frameworks.

• Experience working in a regulated, defence, aerospace, critical nationalinfrastructureor similarly complex environment.

• Practical understanding of security risk assessment, residual risk, riskacceptanceand non-compliance management.

• Experience supporting audit, assurance, controltestingor compliance reporting activity.

• Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure security requirements are understood and appropriatelyevidenced.

• Experience producing governance,riskor assurance reporting for senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of security governance tooling, automation,dashboardsor data-led reporting would be beneficial.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Anadditionalrange of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).For more information and guidance please visit:

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whetheryou'relooking to grow professionally, care for your health, orplan for the future,we'rehere to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity toaccrueup to 12additionalflexi-days each year.

• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).

• Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

• Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.

• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

• Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they're key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon - Home Based

Additional Locations:

GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - London, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

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