Head of IT Governance

Salary: £70,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in IT governance, risk, audit, and security within highly regulated or complex organisations.
• Deep understanding of IT-GRC principles, frameworks, and standards, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 20000.
• Strong technical background in QA, testing, and release management.
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships with sound commercial judgment.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and team leadership.
• Ability to adapt to change, lead improvement initiatives, optimise processes, and foster innovation.

Responsibilities

• We will develop and maintain our IT governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures.
• We will oversee IT controls to manage risk, ensure compliance, and support regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL.
• We will lead governance for IT change management, risk mitigation, and service delivery activities.
• We will act as the primary contact for internal and external IT audits, coordinate audit activities, and implement remedial actions.
• We will manage data governance, including data quality, integrity, and lifecycle management, working closely with security and compliance teams.
• We will oversee the IT budget, monitor spend, and optimise strategic investment decisions.
• We will lead and improve Quality Assurance processes, ensuring robust testing and release management.
• We will manage escrow and licence agreements and develop succession plans for our IT team.

Technologies

• Support
• ITIL
• Security

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We are offering a permanent Head of IT Governance role based in Greater Manchester, UK, with a salary of £105,000 per annum plus a 20% bonus. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead IT governance in a dynamic organisation committed to excellence in technology, compliance, and risk management. We offer a collaborative environment where you can make a significant impact, along with comprehensive healthcare, professional development opportunities, and flexible remote working options to support work-life balance. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

last updated 28 week of 2026