Senior Identity and Access Manager

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

On behalf of Tesco IMS, AMS are now looking for a Senior Identity & Access Manager for a 6-month contract based in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office on a hybrid model (1 day/week on site).

Tesco IMS deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for. And that means they always work with heart. Whether they're helping their customers or looking after their people, you'll find there's a warmth and friendliness to everything they do.

About the Role

The Senior Identity & Access Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering a foundational IAM programme, supporting and ensuring the successful delivery of key security initiatives.

The programme involves implementing and maturing Saviynt (SaaS IAM solution) and CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM). The Security Identity and Access Manager will oversee and manage the third-party provider, ensuring solutions are delivered to the expected financial services standard.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Identity and Access Manager:

• To support and deliver an important IAM programme and mature IAM capabilities across the organisation.
• To manage third-party solutions, with the technical depth to challenge and guide delivery.
• Oversee third-party delivery of Saviynt and CyberArk solutions.
• Ensure processes and governance frameworks are robust, scalable and aligned with FS-level expectations.
• Provide technical insight and guidance, suggesting alternative options where appropriate.
• Act as a point of contact for IAM-related issues, ensuring smooth delivery of this critical programme.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Demonstrable proven track record in Identity & Access Management at a senior level.
• Knowledge of Saviynt (SaaS IAM solution) and CyberArk PAM.
• Experience with SaaS security solutions and tooling (Salespoint).
• Strong understanding of IAM processes, governance and operational maturity.
• Ability to manage third-party vendors and ensure delivery against programme objectives.
• Financial services experience (preferred).

Why Tesco Insurance and Money Services?

Seeing your impact all around you: there's no better feeling.

Lucky for us, we get to feel it all the time. Because whatever our role, we're helping our colleagues and serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

We deal in the personal - from pet insurance for your best friend, and home insurance for peace of mind, to motor insurance for your dream car or travel money for that trip you've worked hard for.

Everything we do is about making things better. Not just for others, but for you too. It's why you'll get bags of choice and plenty of development. It's why you'll always be heard and find balance that works for you. It's why you'll feel totally at home in a place where everyone's welcome.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.