Company description
Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.
For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Technology Risk Business Partner means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
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This is the job
For over a century, weve evolved with the changing needs of drivers and businesses across the UK. Today, The AA is a leading provider of roadside assistance, insurance, driving services and connected technology solutions, supporting millions of customers every day.
As we continue to modernise and transform our technology landscape, were looking for a Technology Risk Business Partner to help shape how technology risk, resilience and governance support innovation across the organisation.
This is a highly visible role within our Operational Resilience team in the Chief Operating Office , partnering across Technology, Digital, Data, Transformation and wider business teams. Youll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic oversight, influence decision-making and help ensure our technology environment remains resilient, secure and fit for the future.
This is an opportunity to play a genuine role in enabling enterprise transformation within one of the UKs most recognised brands.
What will I be doing?
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Technology, Digital, Data and Change to identify, assess and manage technology risks across a complex enterprise environment.
- Help evolve and embed The AAs technology risk and governance approach, ensuring alignment with wider operational resilience and enterprise risk objectives.
- Deliver risk and control assessments, support RCSA activities and provide clear oversight of key technology and operational risks.
- Produce meaningful risk insights, reporting and key indicators that support informed decision-making at senior leadership level.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and technology teams, providing constructive challenge and pragmatic guidance on risk, resilience and governance matters.
- Support oversight of third-party and emerging technology risks, including areas such as cloud, automation and AI, helping the business stay ahead of evolving threats and industry change.
What do I need?
- Experience in technology risk, IT risk, operational resilience, technology governance or information security within a complex enterprise environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across both technical and business teams.
- Experience supporting or delivering technology risk frameworks, risk assessments, RCSA activity, governance reporting or control oversight.
- Strong communication skills, able to translate complex technical or risk issues into clear, practical insights for senior stakeholders.
- Good understanding of modern technology environments including cloud platforms, data governance, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
- Knowledge of industry frameworks or regulatory standards such as NIST, ISO, GDPR, DORA or SOX would be beneficial. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA or ITIL are welcomed but not essential.
Additional information
Were always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, youll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Company funded life assurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
Were an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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