Business Information Security Officer

easyJet Airline Company PLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline company seeks a Business Information Security Officer to manage relationships between the Digital Safety team and the business. The role involves advising on security initiatives, ensuring compliance, and promoting a positive security culture. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in information security management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships.

Benefits

Participation in BAYE and SAYE schemes

Performance share schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Security Management and broad IT understanding.
• Ability to communicate across technical and business teams.
• Experience in risk management related to information security.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and provide strategic advice for information security.
• Manage security risks and maintain risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy requirements.

Skills

Information Security Management

Risk Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Integrity

Job description

Job Description - Business Information Security Officer (15973)

Business Information Security Officer

Location: Luton/Hybrid

Company Overview

Join our successful, fast-paced airline business that connects Europe with over 250 aircraft, 700 routes, and more than 30 countries. We are the UK's largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe, and the tenth largest worldwide, flying over 70 million passengers annually with a team of over 10,000 employees.

Team

The Digital Safety Team ensures easyJet’s data is safe and secure, managing day-to-day operations, governance, risk, and compliance related to cybersecurity and data security.

Job Purpose

This role is part of the BISO team, managing relationships between the Digital Safety team and the business. The BISO supports strategic information security initiatives, advises business leaders, and ensures compliance with security policies and legislation. The role requires effective communication of security requirements in business language and building trusted relationships with stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

1. Build relationships and provide strategic advice to align business practices with information security requirements.
2. Promote a positive security culture within the business and encourage participation in security initiatives.
3. Develop solutions balancing business needs with security controls, reducing friction while achieving security outcomes.
4. Support departments in improving security controls through business case development.
5. Act as liaison during security incidents, ensuring appropriate actions and communication.
6. Manage security risks, maintain risk registers, and report findings to relevant forums.
7. Ensure data privacy requirements are met in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer.
8. Stay informed about security risks, trends, and legislation impacting the business.
9. Report on security performance, risks, and improvements to senior stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Experience in Information Security Management and a broad understanding of IT concepts.
• Ability to communicate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience in risk management related to information security and IT.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and mediation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical skills to interpret and present information clearly.
• High ethical standards and integrity; willingness to undergo security vetting.
• Experience in aviation or regulated environments is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

Participation in schemes such as BAYE, SAYE, and performance share schemes.

About easyJet

Our goal is to make low-cost travel easy by connecting people across Europe with great value fares and friendly service. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, and support our employees' growth and well-being.

Application Process

Apply via our careers site. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will provide reasonable adjustments during the interview process and employment.

Business Area

Legal

Primary Location