Business Information Security Officer

AB AGRI LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-food firm seeks a Business Information Security Officer to enhance its cyber security programme. You will lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cyber security and governance. This pivotal role requires strong communication skills and a proactive approach to managing risks. Join a collaborative team dedicated to responsible nutrition, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Incentive bonus

Career development opportunities

Family, financial and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence at senior and Board level.
• Experience in governance, risk, and compliance environment.
• Demonstrable experience in cyber security incident management.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the ABF cyber security programme.
• Ensure compliance with Group cyber strategy.
• Act as Trusted Security Advisor to senior leadership.
• Provide Board-level updates on security trends.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in cyber security

Incident management

Proactive problem solving

Organisational awareness

Business-level English

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

We're looking for a talented Business Information Security Officer to join our evolving team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior leaders across AB Agri and the wider ABF Group to drive the adoption of our cyber security programme, strengthen our security posture, and ensure we remain resilient, compliant, and future‑ready.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and adoption of the ABF cyber security programme, strategy, and framework across AB Agri.
• Ensure all Agri cyber initiatives align with Group cyber strategy and demonstrate ongoing compliance.
• Act as Trusted Security Advisor to the Agri CEO and senior leadership, converting business priorities into robust security strategies.
• Provide Board-level updates, including threat analysis, security trends, incident reporting and strategic recommendations.
• Oversee vulnerability management across all AB Agri entities and ensure effective incident response readiness.
• Develop and evolve the Security team structure to support long‑term organisational goals.
• Drive security culture improvements through training, phishing simulations and awareness programmes.
• Maintain oversight of the Security budget, escalating risks and liaising with Group Cyber Security and external partners.

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose‑driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025. This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone. Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups. Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you’ll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits - these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior and Board level.
• Experience working in a cyber security, governance, risk, and compliance environment.
• Extensive experience in cyber security incident management and vulnerability oversight.
• A proactive, inquisitive, and self‑starting approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational awareness and the ability to balance risk, compliance, and business needs.
• Business‑level English, both written and spoken.
• Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

We’re AB Agri, part of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology‑based products, and offering data services for the agri‑food industry.