Canopius is seeking a PMO Analyst to join the Group Change Team, responsible for overseeing project reporting and enforcing governance across Change initiatives. The role demands strong numerical abilities and experience in project management. The ideal candidate will help in resource planning, quality assurance, and manage dependencies across projects. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and a competitive salary.
13/06/2026
Full time
Canopius is seeking a PMO Analyst to join the Group Change Team, responsible for overseeing project reporting and enforcing governance across Change initiatives. The role demands strong numerical abilities and experience in project management. The ideal candidate will help in resource planning, quality assurance, and manage dependencies across projects. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working and a competitive salary.
Canopius is seeking a DBA Manager responsible for operational management, performance, security, and continuous improvement of the organisation's database services. This role will involve leading the Database Administration team, ensuring reliable and secure database platforms while aligning with infrastructure standards. The ideal candidate will have significant database administration experience, team leadership skills, and a strong technical background in databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. The position requires strong stakeholder management abilities and experience in cloud environments.
12/06/2026
Full time
Canopius is seeking a DBA Manager responsible for operational management, performance, security, and continuous improvement of the organisation's database services. This role will involve leading the Database Administration team, ensuring reliable and secure database platforms while aligning with infrastructure standards. The ideal candidate will have significant database administration experience, team leadership skills, and a strong technical background in databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL. The position requires strong stakeholder management abilities and experience in cloud environments.
A global insurance firm in Greater London seeks a Cyber Services Lead to drive proactive cyber initiatives. This role involves developing a global strategy, leading a team, and collaborating across the organization to mitigate cyber risks. Ideal candidates are experienced in cybersecurity, possess strong communication skills, and are capable of simplifying complex threats for clients. The position offers an opportunity to influence and shape data-informed decisions within a rapidly evolving environment.
09/06/2026
Full time
A global insurance firm in Greater London seeks a Cyber Services Lead to drive proactive cyber initiatives. This role involves developing a global strategy, leading a team, and collaborating across the organization to mitigate cyber risks. Ideal candidates are experienced in cybersecurity, possess strong communication skills, and are capable of simplifying complex threats for clients. The position offers an opportunity to influence and shape data-informed decisions within a rapidly evolving environment.
Canopius is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Manchester to support the organization's security operations and risk management. This role involves monitoring security controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in information security, knowledge of cybersecurity threats, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, competitive salary, health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
05/06/2026
Full time
Canopius is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Manchester to support the organization's security operations and risk management. This role involves monitoring security controls, responding to incidents, and ensuring compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in information security, knowledge of cybersecurity threats, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a hybrid working model, competitive salary, health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
Canopius is a growing global specialty insurer known for its expertise, collaborative culture and practical innovation. We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Change team, shaping high impact transformation that improves how the business operates and delivers on our strategic ambition. You'll work on initiatives that really matter to the business, sitting at the heart of our One Delivery model. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams as a trusted delivery partner and help influence the change you deliver from idea through to implementation. You will play a key role in defining problems, identifying opportunities and translating business needs into actionable requirements, with technology as an enabler, not a starting point. You will work on a range of initiatives from incremental process improvements and small enhancements to complex, multi year strategic change programmes. If you're a Business Analyst who enjoys variety and wants to play an active role in shaping change then this role is ideal for you. It's a great opportunity to deepen your analysis skills, broaden your exposure and make a visible difference in a supportive, forward thinking delivery environment. Responsibilities will include: Drive the analysis for meaningful business transformation, delivering tangible value through operational improvement and increased efficiency. Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to uncover needs, map current processes, identify pain points and spot opportunities for improvement. Confidently challenge thinking and assumptions to establish clarity and influence direction. Work closely with the Architecture and Design team to translate strategic vision and goals into clear, actionable requirements and user stories. Collaborate with colleagues across One Delivery to design business solutions and robust processes that genuinely improve business outcomes and ways of working. Enable effective decision making, providing data and insight to support business cases, options analysis and recommendations. Support change from ideation through to delivery, acting as a trusted delivery partner and as the bridge between the business and the development teams. Contribute to change readiness, training materials and adoption activities. Measure the success and business benefits of delivered solutions, continuously looking for ways to improve outcomes. Champion efficient and effective business analysis, continuously improving capabilities and ways of working. Skills: Business Analyst experience in the London Insurance Market (preferable) or comparable general Insurance/financial services environment. Proficiency in requirements elicitation and the creation of associated analysis artefacts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Attestable capability to challenge, negotiate and influence to achieve the best business outcomes. Demonstrable Business Analyst skills including analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail and prioritisation. Experience of successful project/programme delivery in a fast paced Agile, waterfall or hybrid environment. Ability to use initiative and take ownership for the successful completion of analysis activities. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or proven equivalent experience. About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 660 Job Category Change & Project Management Posting Date 06/01/2026, 10:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB
05/06/2026
Full time
Canopius is a growing global specialty insurer known for its expertise, collaborative culture and practical innovation. We're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join our Change team, shaping high impact transformation that improves how the business operates and delivers on our strategic ambition. You'll work on initiatives that really matter to the business, sitting at the heart of our One Delivery model. You will collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams as a trusted delivery partner and help influence the change you deliver from idea through to implementation. You will play a key role in defining problems, identifying opportunities and translating business needs into actionable requirements, with technology as an enabler, not a starting point. You will work on a range of initiatives from incremental process improvements and small enhancements to complex, multi year strategic change programmes. If you're a Business Analyst who enjoys variety and wants to play an active role in shaping change then this role is ideal for you. It's a great opportunity to deepen your analysis skills, broaden your exposure and make a visible difference in a supportive, forward thinking delivery environment. Responsibilities will include: Drive the analysis for meaningful business transformation, delivering tangible value through operational improvement and increased efficiency. Facilitate workshops and engage stakeholders to uncover needs, map current processes, identify pain points and spot opportunities for improvement. Confidently challenge thinking and assumptions to establish clarity and influence direction. Work closely with the Architecture and Design team to translate strategic vision and goals into clear, actionable requirements and user stories. Collaborate with colleagues across One Delivery to design business solutions and robust processes that genuinely improve business outcomes and ways of working. Enable effective decision making, providing data and insight to support business cases, options analysis and recommendations. Support change from ideation through to delivery, acting as a trusted delivery partner and as the bridge between the business and the development teams. Contribute to change readiness, training materials and adoption activities. Measure the success and business benefits of delivered solutions, continuously looking for ways to improve outcomes. Champion efficient and effective business analysis, continuously improving capabilities and ways of working. Skills: Business Analyst experience in the London Insurance Market (preferable) or comparable general Insurance/financial services environment. Proficiency in requirements elicitation and the creation of associated analysis artefacts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Attestable capability to challenge, negotiate and influence to achieve the best business outcomes. Demonstrable Business Analyst skills including analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail and prioritisation. Experience of successful project/programme delivery in a fast paced Agile, waterfall or hybrid environment. Ability to use initiative and take ownership for the successful completion of analysis activities. BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis or proven equivalent experience. About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 660 Job Category Change & Project Management Posting Date 06/01/2026, 10:00 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB
The Information Security Analyst is responsible for supporting the effective operation of information security controls, services, and processes across the organisation. Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the role provides hands on security analysis, monitoring, assurance, and risk support across on premise and cloud environments. The role works closely with Technology teams, third party providers, and business stakeholders to help protect the organisation's information assets, reduce cyber risk, and maintain compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Security Operations & Monitoring Support the day to day operation of information security controls and services. Monitor security tooling, alerts, and dashboards, including SOC and SIEM outputs. Investigate and respond to security events and incidents in line with agreed procedures. Escalate security incidents and risks to the Information Security Manager as appropriate. Security Assurance & Risk Support Perform assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of security controls. Support gap analysis, compliance readiness, and ongoing compliance monitoring. Assist with the identification, assessment, and documentation of security risks. Track remediation actions and follow up with control owners. Incident Response & Problem Support Support security incident response activities, including investigation and evidence gathering. Assist with root cause analysis and documentation of lessons learned. Contribute to improvements in controls, processes, and preventative measures. Policy, Standards & Governance Support the maintenance and operation of information security policies, standards, and procedures. Provide guidance to Technology and business teams on security requirements and best practice. Ensure security activities are documented and auditable. Third Party & Audit Support Support third party security due diligence, reviews, and assurance activities. Assist with responses to internal and external audits, assessments, and regulatory requests. Gather and provide evidence to demonstrate effective operation of security controls. Security Awareness & Culture Support the delivery of security awareness and training activities. Promote a positive security and compliance culture across the organisation. Contribute to communications and materials that improve security understanding and behaviour. Produce security reports and metrics for both technical and non technical audiences. Assist with analysis of trends, threats, and emerging risks. Contribute ideas and improvements to enhance security processes and controls. Skills and Experience Experience in an information security, IT risk, or IT operations role. Understanding of common cybersecurity risks, threats, and control types. Familiarity with incident management, risk assessment, and assurance activities. Ability to analyse information, identify issues, and document findings clearly. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail. Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments. Exposure to cloud security concepts (e.g. Azure security services). Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management tools. Relevant education or certifications (or working towards) in information security. Benefits Hybrid working model. Competitive base salary. Non contributory pension. Discretionary bonus. Health and dental insurance. Comprehensive wellbeing package. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.
04/06/2026
Full time
The Information Security Analyst is responsible for supporting the effective operation of information security controls, services, and processes across the organisation. Reporting to the Information Security Manager, the role provides hands on security analysis, monitoring, assurance, and risk support across on premise and cloud environments. The role works closely with Technology teams, third party providers, and business stakeholders to help protect the organisation's information assets, reduce cyber risk, and maintain compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Security Operations & Monitoring Support the day to day operation of information security controls and services. Monitor security tooling, alerts, and dashboards, including SOC and SIEM outputs. Investigate and respond to security events and incidents in line with agreed procedures. Escalate security incidents and risks to the Information Security Manager as appropriate. Security Assurance & Risk Support Perform assurance activities to assess the effectiveness of security controls. Support gap analysis, compliance readiness, and ongoing compliance monitoring. Assist with the identification, assessment, and documentation of security risks. Track remediation actions and follow up with control owners. Incident Response & Problem Support Support security incident response activities, including investigation and evidence gathering. Assist with root cause analysis and documentation of lessons learned. Contribute to improvements in controls, processes, and preventative measures. Policy, Standards & Governance Support the maintenance and operation of information security policies, standards, and procedures. Provide guidance to Technology and business teams on security requirements and best practice. Ensure security activities are documented and auditable. Third Party & Audit Support Support third party security due diligence, reviews, and assurance activities. Assist with responses to internal and external audits, assessments, and regulatory requests. Gather and provide evidence to demonstrate effective operation of security controls. Security Awareness & Culture Support the delivery of security awareness and training activities. Promote a positive security and compliance culture across the organisation. Contribute to communications and materials that improve security understanding and behaviour. Produce security reports and metrics for both technical and non technical audiences. Assist with analysis of trends, threats, and emerging risks. Contribute ideas and improvements to enhance security processes and controls. Skills and Experience Experience in an information security, IT risk, or IT operations role. Understanding of common cybersecurity risks, threats, and control types. Familiarity with incident management, risk assessment, and assurance activities. Ability to analyse information, identify issues, and document findings clearly. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with attention to detail. Experience working in regulated or enterprise environments. Exposure to cloud security concepts (e.g. Azure security services). Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, endpoint protection, or vulnerability management tools. Relevant education or certifications (or working towards) in information security. Benefits Hybrid working model. Competitive base salary. Non contributory pension. Discretionary bonus. Health and dental insurance. Comprehensive wellbeing package. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.
The Change Integration Manager plays an essential role within the Change Integration function, serving as a strategic partner and effective support to the Group Head of Change. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of daily priorities, fostering cross functional collaboration, and driving progress among Change, Technology, and Data teams. The position also acts as Workstream Lead for the COO function working closely with the Strategic Planning Office and other functional workstream leads, supporting the Canopius annual planning cycle and ongoing monitoring of the portfolio. Leveraging expertise in programme delivery, continuous improvement, analytical precision, and cross functional coordination, the Change Integration Manager contributes to the efficient operation of the Change function and sustains momentum on critical deliverables, enabling the Head of Change to concentrate on high priority initiatives. Responsibilities Act as the principal strategic partner to the Group Head of Change, providing comprehensive support and oversight of daily operations. Lead governance processes by managing both tactical and strategic priorities, deliverables, and risks across various verticals. Facilitate informed decision making through the preparation of executive presentations, performance reports, budget analysis, and strategic updates for the Head of Change. Provide counsel and act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Change, stepping in where required to maintain delivery momentum. Lead resource management and capacity planning across Change, Technology and Data teams to support the delivery of the strategic portfolio and small change. Act as the Workstream Lead for the COO function, ensuring objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard. Own the pipeline of initiatives ensuring prioritisation and alignment with strategic goals. Act as the central coordinator for internal communications, promoting cross team collaboration and alignment across the Centre of Operational Excellence ecosystem. Promote a high performance and inclusive culture by embedding lean, agile and continuous improvement principles into day to day operations. Skills and Experience Strategic planning and execution Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities (advanced Excel essential; Power BI a plus) Stakeholder management and ability to influence Project management and delivery tracking Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. Job Info Job Identification 632 Job Category Change & Project Management Posted 06/01/2026, 03:39 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.
04/06/2026
Full time
The Change Integration Manager plays an essential role within the Change Integration function, serving as a strategic partner and effective support to the Group Head of Change. This position is responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of daily priorities, fostering cross functional collaboration, and driving progress among Change, Technology, and Data teams. The position also acts as Workstream Lead for the COO function working closely with the Strategic Planning Office and other functional workstream leads, supporting the Canopius annual planning cycle and ongoing monitoring of the portfolio. Leveraging expertise in programme delivery, continuous improvement, analytical precision, and cross functional coordination, the Change Integration Manager contributes to the efficient operation of the Change function and sustains momentum on critical deliverables, enabling the Head of Change to concentrate on high priority initiatives. Responsibilities Act as the principal strategic partner to the Group Head of Change, providing comprehensive support and oversight of daily operations. Lead governance processes by managing both tactical and strategic priorities, deliverables, and risks across various verticals. Facilitate informed decision making through the preparation of executive presentations, performance reports, budget analysis, and strategic updates for the Head of Change. Provide counsel and act as a trusted advisor to the Head of Change, stepping in where required to maintain delivery momentum. Lead resource management and capacity planning across Change, Technology and Data teams to support the delivery of the strategic portfolio and small change. Act as the Workstream Lead for the COO function, ensuring objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard. Own the pipeline of initiatives ensuring prioritisation and alignment with strategic goals. Act as the central coordinator for internal communications, promoting cross team collaboration and alignment across the Centre of Operational Excellence ecosystem. Promote a high performance and inclusive culture by embedding lean, agile and continuous improvement principles into day to day operations. Skills and Experience Strategic planning and execution Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities (advanced Excel essential; Power BI a plus) Stakeholder management and ability to influence Project management and delivery tracking Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. Job Info Job Identification 632 Job Category Change & Project Management Posted 06/01/2026, 03:39 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.
Canopius is seeking a Change Integration Manager in Manchester who will play a vital role in supporting the Group Head of Change. This position involves driving progress across Change, Technology, and Data teams, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience in project management, and advanced Excel capabilities. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and health insurance, emphasizing employee wellbeing. .
04/06/2026
Full time
Canopius is seeking a Change Integration Manager in Manchester who will play a vital role in supporting the Group Head of Change. This position involves driving progress across Change, Technology, and Data teams, ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience in project management, and advanced Excel capabilities. This role offers hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and health insurance, emphasizing employee wellbeing. .
Canopius in Manchester is looking for a Head of IT Governance to oversee the IT governance framework and ensure compliance with regulations. You will bridge Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions. The candidate should have strong experience in IT governance, quality assurance management, and provide oversight for internal and external audits. The role offers a competitive package and a hybrid working model.
04/06/2026
Full time
Canopius in Manchester is looking for a Head of IT Governance to oversee the IT governance framework and ensure compliance with regulations. You will bridge Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions. The candidate should have strong experience in IT governance, quality assurance management, and provide oversight for internal and external audits. The role offers a competitive package and a hybrid working model.
The Head of IT Governance is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organisation's IT governance framework. This role ensures effective oversight of IT spend, robust governance and control environments, high-quality delivery through QA management, strong data governance practices, and successful coordination of internal and external audit activities. The role acts as a key bridge between Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions, ensuring IT services are well controlled, compliant, cost effective, and aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities IT Governance & Controls Define, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure IT controls are designed and operating effectively to manage risk, support compliance, and meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Oversee adherence to relevant frameworks and standards (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, data protection requirements). Provide governance oversight for IT change, risk management, and service management activities. Identify, assess and mitigate IT related risks Co ordinate management system "brainwork" Manage data repository, Oversight of tech and controls Mange communication of controls Take responsibility for escrow agreements, licence management. Develop and maintain a succession plan for the Technology Team Co ordinate the "You said, We did" process Quality Assurance (QA) Management Lead and manage the IT Quality Test function. Ensure appropriate QA frameworks, methodologies, and controls are embedded across IT delivery. Oversee testing strategies, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide independent assurance on the quality and readiness of IT solutions prior to release. Audit & Assurance Act as the primary point of contact for IT related internal and external audits. Coordinate audit planning, evidence gathering, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings and control weaknesses. Provide clear, accurate responses and reporting to auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders. Data Governance Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework covering data ownership, quality, integrity, and lifecycle management. Work closely with data owners, information security, and compliance teams to ensure data is managed in line with regulatory and organisational standards. Support initiatives to improve data quality, transparency, and accountability across the organisation. IT Budget Oversight Oversee the IT budget in partnership with Finance and Technology leadership. Monitor IT spend, forecast costs, and ensure value for money and alignment with strategic priorities. Challenge and optimise IT investment decisions, ensuring transparency and financial discipline. Review regular financial reporting providing guidance to Technology Leadership. Skills and Experience Experience operating in regulated or complex organisational environments. Relevant experience in Information Governance, IT Risk, IT Audit and Security Thorough understanding of the latest IT GRC principles, techniques and protocols. In depth knowledge of ISO standards including 9001, 27001, 20000, 38500 Deep technical understanding of testing, quality assurance and release management gained through experience of leading a test and quality team on a large programme. Demonstrate sound commercial judgement e.g contract / supplier management Experience in budget control. Industry awareness to identify improvement opportunities and implement them across the services and processes incorporated within the domain. About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 638 Job Category Information & Technology Posting Date 06/01/2026, 03:35 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB
04/06/2026
Full time
The Head of IT Governance is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the organisation's IT governance framework. This role ensures effective oversight of IT spend, robust governance and control environments, high-quality delivery through QA management, strong data governance practices, and successful coordination of internal and external audit activities. The role acts as a key bridge between Technology, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Audit functions, ensuring IT services are well controlled, compliant, cost effective, and aligned with business objectives. Responsibilities IT Governance & Controls Define, implement, and maintain the IT governance framework, policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure IT controls are designed and operating effectively to manage risk, support compliance, and meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Oversee adherence to relevant frameworks and standards (e.g. ITIL, COBIT, ISO 27001, data protection requirements). Provide governance oversight for IT change, risk management, and service management activities. Identify, assess and mitigate IT related risks Co ordinate management system "brainwork" Manage data repository, Oversight of tech and controls Mange communication of controls Take responsibility for escrow agreements, licence management. Develop and maintain a succession plan for the Technology Team Co ordinate the "You said, We did" process Quality Assurance (QA) Management Lead and manage the IT Quality Test function. Ensure appropriate QA frameworks, methodologies, and controls are embedded across IT delivery. Oversee testing strategies, quality metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide independent assurance on the quality and readiness of IT solutions prior to release. Audit & Assurance Act as the primary point of contact for IT related internal and external audits. Coordinate audit planning, evidence gathering, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure timely and effective remediation of audit findings and control weaknesses. Provide clear, accurate responses and reporting to auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders. Data Governance Establish and maintain a robust data governance framework covering data ownership, quality, integrity, and lifecycle management. Work closely with data owners, information security, and compliance teams to ensure data is managed in line with regulatory and organisational standards. Support initiatives to improve data quality, transparency, and accountability across the organisation. IT Budget Oversight Oversee the IT budget in partnership with Finance and Technology leadership. Monitor IT spend, forecast costs, and ensure value for money and alignment with strategic priorities. Challenge and optimise IT investment decisions, ensuring transparency and financial discipline. Review regular financial reporting providing guidance to Technology Leadership. Skills and Experience Experience operating in regulated or complex organisational environments. Relevant experience in Information Governance, IT Risk, IT Audit and Security Thorough understanding of the latest IT GRC principles, techniques and protocols. In depth knowledge of ISO standards including 9001, 27001, 20000, 38500 Deep technical understanding of testing, quality assurance and release management gained through experience of leading a test and quality team on a large programme. Demonstrate sound commercial judgement e.g contract / supplier management Experience in budget control. Industry awareness to identify improvement opportunities and implement them across the services and processes incorporated within the domain. About Us Our benefits We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health. About Canopius Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda. At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results. Based in incredible new offices in the heart of the City of London, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments. Job Info Job Identification 638 Job Category Information & Technology Posting Date 06/01/2026, 03:35 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB