IT Risk & Assurance Lead

At Sovereign Network Group (SNG), we're one of the largest housing associations in the country - with a clear social purpose and a commitment to making a real difference in our communities.

We're now looking for an IT Risk and Assurance Lead to join our team in Basingstoke, combining both office and home working to ensure a positive work / life balance.

The Role:

This is a pivotal role in ensuring we manage technology and data risk and assurance processes effectively across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and management of technology and data risk processes aligned with our corporate framework.
• Oversee assurance strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support and advise CIO leadership on risk and assurance matters, driving a culture of proactive risk management.
• Coordinate the Information and Data Leadership Group (IDLG) and manage CIO audit actions.
• Work closely with colleagues across SNG to assess, monitor, and mitigate IT risks.
• Stay ahead of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practice to ensure our IT function remains resilient.

This role reports to the CIO Strategy and Planning Manager and offers the opportunity to shape how risk and assurance underpin our digital and data strategy.

What we're looking for:

• Strong experience in technology and data risk management, ideally within large, complex organisations.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, data protection, and IT risk frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Project management experience to deliver assurance and risk initiatives.

Your Benefits:

We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a chance to be part of something meaningful. We're passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and technology resilience, we'd love to hear from you!