Business Information Security Officer

InterQuest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the Retail/FMCG sector is seeking a skilled Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to support transformation efforts. The role involves ensuring security policies are embedded across the organization, working closely with various stakeholders to improve control frameworks and manage risk effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information Security and IT Risk Management.
• Strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and cybersecurity.
• Lead implementation of information security policies and training.
• Influence senior stakeholders and secure executive buy-in.

Skills

Information Security

IT Risk Management

Governance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

CISA

CISSP

ISO 27001

Tools

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Job description

This range is provided by InterQuest Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

Contract Type: 3-Month Contract

Overview:

A leading organisation in the Retail/FMCG sector is seeking a skilled and motivated Business Information Security Officer (BISO) to support ongoing transformation efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong expertise in Technology, Risk, and Security to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business functions and cybersecurity.

As the BISO, you’ll ensure that security policies, training, and awareness initiatives are embedded across the organisation. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Data, Information Security, IT Operations, and Portfolio teams, driving improvements to control frameworks and risk postures. The role requires strong influence and communication skills, particularly with IT leadership and executive teams, to secure necessary funding and support for mitigating control gaps and managing risk priorities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and the cybersecurity function
• Drive alignment between business strategies and cybersecurity priorities
• Lead the implementation of information security policies, training, and awareness programmes
• Coordinate control improvements across various technical and operational domains
• Identify, assess, and escalate risk and control issues
• Influence senior stakeholders and secure buy-in at the executive level

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Information Security and IT Risk Management
• In-depth knowledge of information security principles and frameworks
• Strong background in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)
• Internal audit evaluation and risk-based assurance planning skills
• Strategic thinker with strong technical insight
• Experienced in stakeholder management up to board level
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic security plans
• Competent in assessing business processes and IT technologies for risk exposure
• Familiarity with security controls assessment tools and methodologies

Tools & Technologies:

• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions

Certifications (Desirable):

• CISA
• CISSP
• Familiarity with ISO standards, especially ISO 27001

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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