Security Governance Manager

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.

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.
 

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

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

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.