Head of Technology Risk and Controls

Group Risk

12 Month Fixed Term Contract (This role could be a Secondment Opportunity for internal ITV employees)

ITV London, White City + Hybrid (minimum 2-3 days in office per week)

Hiring range: £100,000 - £120,000 

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

 

Your work matters to millions.

 

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

 

Your impact sends ripples.

 

The team…

At ITV, our corporate teams work smart and work fast. In Group Risk and Assurance, we have oversight across the whole of ITV. Our work is varied and interesting and we take pride in how we support the business -we deliver results and work as a team. Here, we are small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

 

The role…

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead a team in a fast paced, tech heavy and evolving media organisation and ensure controls are embedded to safeguard our digital assets, protect our intellectual property and ensure integrity and availability of our content delivery platforms.

Reporting into our Group Director of Risk and Assurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to manage technology related risks, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and be a key business partner to implement and embed robust Tech Control frameworks. This is a hands-on role that will need to ensure key relationships across ITV technology, finance, business divisions and audit partners are developed to provide the Board and Audit & Risk Committee assurance that the tech controls over ITV’s critical systems are robust and can be relied upon. 

A significant part of this role will be to continually promote a pragmatic culture around technology controls with a view to manage risks in an effective and efficient way. This will be a U.K focused role with some global remit supporting and advising our finance digital transformation programme. 

Your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Lead Tech Risk and Control initiatives aligned with organisational objectives.
• Ensure robust risk management procedures are adopted to identify, assess and mitigate technology related risks.
• Ensure continued progress is made against the FY25 activities set out for the team and develop adequate reporting/monitoring.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of control practices to senior leadership and board committee. 
• Build, mentor and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation within the GRC function. 
• Work closely with the Technology Directors and other key tech leaders on improving the maturity of their control environments and supporting remediation plans for both existing and newly introduced systems.
• Be a trusted SME to advise on key transformation programmes from a tech risk and controls perspective.
• Partner with other risk functions, eg: Finance, Data, Cyber etc to create and enforce security policies and procedures and ensure cohesive implementation of Governance, Risk and Control (GRC) strategies across the organisation.
• Regularly review and update Tech Risk and Control methodology and frameworks to adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes. 
• Proactively work and coordinate activities with External and Internal Audit teams to ensure smooth delivery of audits.

 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)...

• Must have an extensive number of years experience in IT GRC and/or audit
• Extensive experience managing regulatory audits and risk assessment processes
• At least one of the following certifications - CISA, CISM, CRISC, COBIT or ITIL
• You will have previous Leadership and project/team management capabilities, with experience managing/interacting with cross-functional teams.

 

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)...

• A professional qualification in Computer Science, Information Security, Business Management/Administration or related field is desirable
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing Tech Controls frameworks at an enterprise level
• Strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to navigate complex and devolved IT control environment
• Familiarity with media-specific technologies such as content management systems,  cloud-native architectural styles and cloud-based infrastructures. 
• Proficiency in risk management, tools and GRC platforms
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues to non-technical audiences
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Strong ethical compass and decision making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced media environment 

 

ITV is for everyone.

 

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

 

* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

 

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

 

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  
  
  

More about our benefits 

 

Closing date: Midnight Thursday 30th January 2025

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.