Information Security (GRC) Analyst

Company: Softcat
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you support governance, risk and compliance across the business within Softcat’s Information Security function. You’ll help maintain audit-ready controls, records and evidence while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You’ll handle supplier due diligence, policy maintenance, and risk tracking to strengthen information security posture. This is an opportunity to build hands-on expertise in GRC while contributing to a culture that values growth and inclusion. You will work closely with the Information Security Manager and GRC Lead to enable our ambitious security strategy.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible hours
  • School pick-up/drop-off flexibility

Responsibilities

  • Support information security governance, risk and compliance activities across the business
  • Complete due diligence assessments on suppliers and maintain records through to completion
  • Respond to standard customer assurance questionnaires with approved information and evidence
  • Maintain security policies, procedures, evidence libraries and compliance records
  • Support internal audits, control testing and tracking of corrective actions
  • Update the Information Security Risk Register and follow up agreed actions
  • Collect and validate information used in security metrics and reporting
  • Support ISO 27001 and CE+ compliance activities including audit prep and evidence gathering

Key requirements

  • Some relevant experience in information security, compliance, risk, audit, governance or a related area
  • Strong organisational skills with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Confident using documents and spreadsheets to maintain records and support reporting
  • Ability to manage several tasks, follow processes and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn and develop a career in information security GRC
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Information security governance
  • Risk and compliance management
  • Audit support and evidence gathering

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Posted: October 10th, 2026