Job Description

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Reference number

408951
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Salary

60,000 - 70,656
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Permanent###

Business area

SLC - Technology Group and Estates###

Type of role

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Darlington, Glasgow, Llandudno

About the job

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Job summary

Role:

Security Governance Manager

Salary

: 60,000 - 70,656 per annum + allowance in the range of 3,500-7,000 per annum (paid in monthly instalments, non-pensionable)

Type:

Permanent

Location:

Glasgow / Darlington / Llandudno

Pension:

28.97% employer contribution

Closing Date:

8th June 2025

N.B. Please note interviews for this role will be the W/C 16th June. This role will require you to be able to pass Security Clearance for which you'd need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 years.

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Job description

Is it time you unlocked your potential?

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services.


We have an exciting new opportunity (as part of a new department within our Cyber Security team) for a Security Governance Manager to join us here at the Technology Group in SLC. In this role you will support the Head of Security Governance in developing and implementing the organisation's security governance and compliance framework. You will be ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, managing security policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure SLC maintains a robust security posture.


This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in security governance, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key part in strengthening SLC's cybersecurity foundations while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

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Person specification

What you bring:

Degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent practical experience), plus relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC Proven knowledge as a technical SME in one or more information security or cybersecurity domains, with very good understanding of system architecture and security technologies Comprehensive understanding of security standards (at least one of the following - NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), PCI DSS, NIST, and CIS) with practical application experience Experience in developing and implementing security policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards Demonstrated experience managing multiple stakeholders to achieve successful implementation of recognised security standards across the organisation Expertise in conducting thorough risk assessments and developing effective mitigation strategies, combined with proficiency in handling security incidents Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to work collaboratively across internal departments and effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 60,000, Student Loans Company contributes 17,382 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Benefits

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays Option to buy/sell annual leave Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

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Selection process details

EDI Commitment

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Ask Recruitment Email : ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk
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Recruitment team

Email : ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk ###

Further information

EDI Commitment




SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk.