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When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.\nWhat you’ll do\nThe IT Policy & Controls Manager is responsible for developing the methodology and framework for managing IT security controls to reduce risk in line with Vodafone’s tolerance. They will also oversee programmes to implement and improve these controls as part of the IT control framework, or other related programmes as required. The outcome is that the organisation is more effective t reducing risk in an agile and dynamic way.\nThe role holder will also support the process of wider cyber & IT controls testing for Vodafone Group Technology as part of Vodafone’s Cyber Health & Adaptive Risk Method (CHARM). 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They will define criteria for control effectiveness and measurement as well as advising on tools to support the methodology. \nHelp establishing a governance model, which clarifies control ownership, scope and dependencies between Vodafone entities.\nWork closely with risk management and assurance teams and ensure that the methodology properly supports the integration of risks, controls and assurance in order to deliver true risk reduction value.\nSupport security improvement initiatives and projects and help prioritising and delivering capabilities, which meet or surpass the requirements defined in the control framework.\nExpected to have a strong knowledge of security risks, controls, processes / technologies / tools to mitigate these risks and Information Security Management Systems.\nKey accountabilities and decision ownership:\nMaintain and develop a control framework which is fit for purpose to address the changing IT Security risk landscape.\nMaintain the formal documentation of the methodology\nProvide guidance to other staff on the methodology, control implementation and best practice. Identify best practice / improvement opportunities and share with control owners to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their controls\nLead the implementation of the methodology and operation activities performed across Vodafone and provide a consolidated status view to management\nObtain and implement input from subject matter experts and operational teams for developing continuous improvement of control framework and KPIs /KRIs.\nWork with stakeholders from other compliance and audit functions to streamline and align methodologies used and lead on audit actions.\nAssess the effectiveness of IT Controls owned by Vodafone Technology and manage the risk of control deficiencies affecting supported business controls\nContribute to the maintenance of the CHARM framework. \nWho you are\nCore competencies, knowledge and experience:\n10+ years technical experience in complex IT environments\nFamiliarity with security risks and controls (processes, technologies, tools) to mitigate these risks as well as hands-on experience with the design, implementation and operation of a methodology to manage the controls\nPreferably knowledge of ITIL and ISO 27001 processes and controls\nAttention to detail, strong analytical skills, efficient problem-solving capability\nStrong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate complex matters in simple terms\nExperienced in managing stakeholders at different levels up to senior management\nA self-starter and good team player, used to work in a global environment and ability to adapt style to different cultures and audiences, well organised with a high degree of flexibility\nFluent English language skills\nMust have technical / professional qualifications:\nUniversity graduate or equivalent in business/technology studies\nKnowledge and experience of different technologies (web applications, infrastructure, operating systems, databases, SAP and Cloud)\nA grounding in security, risk or compliance, ideally backed up with relevant certification or qualifications, experience in working with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, ideally audit experience\nNot a perfect fit?\nWorried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.\nWhat's in it for you\nYearly bonus: 10%\nAnnual leave: 28 days + bank holidays\nCharity days: 5 days/year\nMaternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay\nPrivate pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.\nAccess to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme\nAdditional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan\nWho we are\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. 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