Cyber Security Assurance Lead

ao.com; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cyber Security Assurance Lead where you will play a key role in our cyber security strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with security standards like ISO27001 and PCI DSS while driving awareness and training among our teams, making a real impact on our security posture.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension plan matching 5%

VIP access to AO Arena events

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support and virtual GP access

Enhanced Family leave

2 paid charity days per year

On-site parking and subsidised breakfast

Qualifications

• Strong background in security compliance with ISO27001, PCI DSS.
• Up to date with the latest security practices and industry trends.
• Confident presenting to a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily cyber assurance work ensuring compliance with ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
• Plan and run incident simulations and report on security matters.
• Manage risks and incidents, run assessments, and build action plans.

Skills

Security compliance

Communication

Risk management

Technical background

Tools

Snyk

Rapid7

Wiz

Job description

We’re on the lookout for someone who’s passionate about keeping things secure and running smoothly behind the scenes. As our Cyber Security Assurance Lead, you’ll be a key player in our cyber security strategy—making sure our systems, people, and partners are all doing the right things to keep AO safe.

You’ll take the lead on our day-to-day cyber assurance work, helping us stay ahead of risks and making sure we’re ticking all the right boxes when it comes to standards like ISO27001 and PCI DSS. You’ll also be the go-to person for making sure our cyber security tools, policies, and training are top-notch.

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of our cyber security efforts—keeping a close eye on our tech, our teams, and our suppliers to make sure everything’s secure and running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of our compliance with key standards like ISO27001 and PCI DSS, and make sure we’re always hitting our cyber security goals. Planning and running incident simulations will be part of your toolkit, helping us stay sharp and ready for anything.

You’ll also be responsible for reporting on all things cyber security, delivering clear and honest insights that help us make smart decisions. Training and awareness will be a big part of your day-to-day—keeping our people informed and engaged. You’ll manage risks and incidents, run assessments, and build action plans that keep us one step ahead. Whether you’re leading a workshop, updating our policies, or working with the latest assurance tools, you’ll be making a real impact every day.

A Few Things About You

• Strong background in security compliance with ISO27001, PCI DSS and other key standards
• Flexibility to jump in when needed
• A great communicator who can build strong relationships across the business.
• A stickler for quality—your work is always top-notch.
• Up to date with the latest security practices and industry trends.
• A strong technical background—ideally with experience using tools like Snyk, Rapid7, Wiz, or similar.
• Confident presenting to a range of audiences, from tech teams to senior stakeholders.

A Bit About Us

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).

We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.

Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you’ll be rewarded inside and outside of work.

• Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP’s, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks!

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.