Supplier Assurance Analyst - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester
    The University of Manchester Manchester, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Permanent
    Description

    About IT Services

    IT Services at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.

    The Team

    The Governance, Risk and Compliance Team (GRC) manage risk and assurance within the IT Services Directorate (ITS). They are responsible for coordinating the management of function-level risk within ITS, and ensuring that the University maintain appropriate standards of Health and Safety, PCI DSS, etc. GRC collaborate with key functions and stakeholders across the University, working to improve the efficiency of security, governance and risk processes.

    The Role

    Working within GRC, the Supplier Assurance Analyst (SAA) will be responsible for supporting the onboarding, and ongoing oversight of ITS suppliers, in terms of risk and assurance. They will collaborate closely with key business stakeholders and conduct risk assessments and audits of ITS supplier processes and systems, ensuring that they comply with University policy and standards.

    The SAA will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assurance activities, generating detailed reports of findings and recommendations for management and relevant stakeholders. Through collaboration with various stakeholders, and ongoing personal education, they will proactively enhance processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement.

    The Person

    The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

    • Experience of working in supplier assurance, preferably within an IT context;
    • Knowledge of risk management, vulnerability management and third-party risk;
    • Ability to develop and manage effective working relationships, at all levels;
    • Familiarity with supplier assessment processes;
    • A good understanding of the terms and conditions associated with SaaS/PaaS suppliers;
    • Enthusiasm for maintaining currency with supplier quality management.

    What can you expect in return

    Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

    • Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
    • Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;
    • Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;
    • Learning and development opportunities;
    • Season ticket loans for public transport;
    • Cycle to Work Scheme;
    • Workplace nursery scheme;
    • Staff recognition schemes;
    • Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

    In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

    Find out more about our organisation and values:

    • IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter

    When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.

    As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

    Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

    This role is suitable for Hybrid working.

    Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

    Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to

    Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

    Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

    Please contact our IT Resource Management Team

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    This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

    Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.