CGRC Lead

Elevation Recruitment GroupLeedsreedpublished 10/08/2026
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Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead

Location: Hybrid – Leeds with UK travel Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Elevation Tech & Transformation are exclusively recruiting for a newly created Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead on behalf of a growing UK organisation.

Reporting to the GISO, you’ll take ownership of cyber governance across the Group, working across multiple subsidiaries to strengthen security, risk and compliance practices.

This is a hands-on, relationship-led role . We’re looking for someone dynamic and pragmatic who is comfortable getting out into the business, building relationships with local teams and turning cyber frameworks into practical improvements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and develop the Group cyber risk register.
  • Develop and embed security policies, standards and governance processes.
  • Apply NIST CSF and CIS Controls in a real-world environment — practical implementation experience is essential.
  • Support alignment with NIST CSF, CIS Controls and ISO 27001 .
  • Conduct cyber risk assessments across projects, systems and suppliers.
  • Travel to subsidiaries and sites across the UK, building relationships and improving cyber maturity.
  • Coordinate audits, assurance and compliance activity.
  • Provide clear cyber risk and assurance reporting to senior leadership.
  • Support third-party security assurance and supplier risk management.

About You

You’ll have proven experience in Cyber GRC , with demonstrable hands-on experience using NIST CSF and CIS Controls to assess, improve or implement security controls.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Practical and commercially minded, rather than purely policy-focused.
  • Confident engaging with technical, operational and senior stakeholders.
  • Dynamic and relationship-driven , with the confidence to get out into subsidiaries and build trust.
  • Experienced in cyber risk assessments, policies and security governance.
  • Comfortable working autonomously and driving change across multiple businesses.

Experience with ISO 27001, GDPR/NIS2, Microsoft 365/Azure, GRC platforms or certifications such as CISA, CISSP or CRISC would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you’ll have genuine ownership and the opportunity to shape cyber governance across the Group .