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Job Description We are seeking a Senior Security GRC Manager to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes . You will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our security governance, risk, and compliance practices across the Group Technology function. You will have a hands-on role to monitor, report on and lead initiatives to strengthen our security posture, ensuring regulatory alignment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact, working with a diverse range of stakeholders and supporting the strategic direction of the business. Key Responsibilities: Governance & Compliance : Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security and technology control frameworks; maintain and update security policies and standards; support governance forums, including Information Security, Business Continuity, and Audit & Risk Committees. Risk Management : Conduct operational risk assessments and provide expert consultancy on security risks, incidents, and investigations; identify and address gaps in controls, providing clear reporting and recommendations. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to manage security and technology risks; support external and internal audits, including completion of questionnaires and participation in audit meetings; conduct security assessments of third parties to manage supply chain risk. Continuous Improvement & Awareness : Champion a culture of continuous improvement, adopting new tools and practices to enhance security; promote security awareness and best practices across the organisation; maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology GRC trends and best practices. Leadership: Deputise for the Head of Security GRC as required; mentor and support colleagues within the team. Experience & Skills Required: Relevant security and compliance certifications such as CISMP, CISM, GDPR, CISSp or PCI. Proven experience in information security, governance, risk, and compliance roles. Strong understanding of security best practices, standards, and control frameworks. Knowledge of GRC principles, security auditing, and compliance validation. Experience with security frameworks and regulations (ISO27001, NIST, PCI, GDPR). Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience in the real estate sector is desirable. Understanding of emerging security controls (e.g., Zero Trust, DLP, IAM). Knowledge of cloud security, particularly within Azure and Microsoft environments. Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.CF00702

Job Description We are looking for a Platform Engineer to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining components of the ConnellsX Platform. Your success is directly tied to enabling engineering teams to efficiently deploy, monitor, and scale their services on the platform. Your technical expertise and collaborative approach will drive both tactical implementations and contribute to strategic platform evolution.You will be a hands-on engineer with a customer-centric mindset, working directly with development teams to understand their needs and deliver solutions. You will work across multiple technical domains including orchestration, automation, CI/CD pipelines, cloud services, observability, and security, developing deeper expertise in areas that align with platform priorities and your interests. Experience with Microsoft Azure is essential.You will play your part in operating the platform aligned to our approach of "you build it, you run it" with multi-disciplinary teamsDaily coding is a core expectation of this role. You will implement platform features, automation tools, and infrastructure improvements while collaborating with team members to share knowledge and best practices. You will help establish Platform Engineering practices at Connells by mentoring colleagues and contributing to technical standards and documentation.The platform team operates with a focus on automation and efficiency, maintaining a lean structure where engineers contribute across multiple areas of expertise. You will work alongside specialists in site reliability, onboarding, architecture, and delivery teams, reporting to the Platform Lead to help build a robust platform that supports all of Connells' digital initiatives.Experience and Skills Required: Solid understanding of Terraform syntax, modules, and state management Experience with Azure Terraform provider and common patterns Familiarity with ARM templates and Azure resource management Knowledge of core Azure services (Virtual Networks, VMs, Storage, App Services, etc.) Understanding of Azure AD, RBAC, and Key Vault integration Proficiency with Git workflows and version control best practices Experience with PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Bash for automation tasks Understanding of CI/CD pipeline concepts and tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc. Containerisation experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts Understanding of cloud networking concepts (VNets, subnets, NSGs) Awareness of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements Basic knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability tools Understanding of cloud cost management and resource optimisation principles Comfort with troubleshooting and supporting development teams Understanding of service reliability and incident response practices Connells Group UK is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Connells Group we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't fit perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities. CF00629