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Cyber Security GRC Analyst

Location: Exeter Head Office, with an on-site presence required five days per week.
Salary: £32,000 - £39,000 per annum + annual bonus + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent

Help protect critical services through effective cyber security governance

Are you passionate about cyber security, data governance and compliance? Do you enjoy translating complex security requirements into practical controls that make a real difference?

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security GRC Analyst to join our growing Cyber Security team. In this role, you'll play a key part in strengthening our cyber security posture through governance, risk management and compliance activities, while helping to ensure our information assets remain protected.

A significant focus of the role will be the administration and continual improvement of Microsoft Purview, ensuring effective data protection, information governance, data classification and compliance capabilities are embedded across the organisation.

Working closely with stakeholders across IT, Legal, Audit, Procurement and the wider business, you'll help shape security practices, drive compliance initiatives and support a positive security culture.

What you'll be doing

As our Cyber Security GRC Analyst, you will:

• Administer, maintain and continuously improve Microsoft Purview capabilities.

• Support the implementation and adoption of data classification and sensitivity labelling.

• Monitor security and compliance alerts, investigate findings and coordinate remediation activities.

• Develop and maintain security policies, controls and standards.

• Produce management reporting, dashboards and compliance metrics.

• Plan, conduct and document internal ISO 27001 audits.

• Support third-party risk management and supplier security assurance activities.

• Help maintain compliance with frameworks and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS Regulations and Cyber Essentials.

• Support information security awareness initiatives and promote a strong security culture.

• Assist in security incident investigations and remediation activities.

• Work with business stakeholders to improve information governance practices and data ownership accountability.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience administering and optimising Microsoft Purview and Microsoft 365 security and compliance solutions.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Purview capabilities, including DLP, Information Protection, Sensitivity Labels, Insider Risk Management, eDiscovery and Compliance Manager.

• Demonstrable experience supporting data governance, information protection and compliance activities within a Microsoft 365 environment.

• An understanding of cyber security risk management, governance and control frameworks.

• Knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27001, NIS Regulations and Cyber Essentials.

• Experience producing reports, managing stakeholders and supporting audit activities.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse teams.

Essential Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.

• Hands-on experience of Microsoft Purview administration and optimisation.

Desirable

• Experience within information security, governance, risk or compliance functions.

• Knowledge of recognised security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or Cyber Essentials.

• Ability to successfully obtain UK Government Security Clearance (SC).

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting critical services, information assets and customer data. You'll work with modern Microsoft security and compliance technologies, support important governance and compliance initiatives, and help drive continual improvement in cyber security practices across the organisation.

If you're an experienced cyber security professional looking to apply your Microsoft Purview expertise within a governance, risk and compliance environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for You?

We believe in recognising and rewarding the people who help us deliver for our customers every day. As our Cyber Security GRC Analyst, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills, experience and expertise.

• Annual Bonus Scheme – Rewarding both individual and business performance.

• Generous Pension Scheme – Helping you save for the future.

• Flexible & Hybrid Working – Supporting a healthy work-life balance wherever possible.

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance – Giving you time to recharge and spend time doing what matters most.

• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme – Providing additional flexibility to tailor your annual leave to suit your lifestyle.

• Employee Assistance Programme – Providing confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it.

• Exclusive Employee Discounts – Access to a range of offers, discounts and benefits.

• A Collaborative Team Environment – Work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to supporting your success.

Closing Date: 30th October 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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