Business Information Security Officer

InterQuest Group; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; 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. This role involves bridging business functions with cybersecurity, ensuring security policies are implemented, and managing risk priorities effectively.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business units and cybersecurity.
• Drive alignment between business strategies and cybersecurity priorities.
• Lead the implementation of information security policies.

Skills

Information Security

IT Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Education

CISA

CISSP

ISO 27001

Tools

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

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Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

Industry: Retail / FMCG

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
  
  

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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