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Third-Party Security Specialist

Aviva

Bristol

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GBP 60,000

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3 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Third-Party Security Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your expertise in information security while collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll assess and ensure that critical suppliers adhere to industry-standard security controls, making a significant impact on the organization's overall security posture. With a commitment to employee growth and development, this firm provides a supportive environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity
Generous pension scheme
29 days holiday
Discount on Aviva products
Free Aviva shares
Parental leave
Flexible benefits
Paid volunteering days
Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

  • Strong background in information security auditing or assurance.
  • Experience in third-party assurance or relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and ensure critical suppliers meet industry-standard security controls.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants on risk identification.

Skills

Information Security Auditing
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Risk Evaluation

Job description

Third-Party Security Specialist - Salary Circa £60,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our Third-Party Security Team (TPS). If you're looking for a dynamic role to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment, this position could be ideal for you. You will serve as our expert on Information Security, acting as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on all TPS matters.

About the job:

We seek someone with a strong background in information security auditing or assurance. Experience in third-party assurance or relevant certifications would be advantageous. Your role will involve collaborating with internal teams, external consultants, and Aviva suppliers to identify risks associated with our suppliers and their security controls. Your main responsibility will be to assess and ensure our critical suppliers meet industry-standard information security controls and to support follow-up actions as needed.

Skills and experience we're looking for:
  • Ability to evaluate and communicate the overall risk level of suppliers through managing the annual evaluation process.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, reporting, and communication skills.
  • Strong teamwork skills to collaborate across different areas within Aviva and with our suppliers to achieve objectives.
  • A positive attitude to handle multiple complex tasks under tight deadlines, leading the assurance process.
What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose—"with you today, for a better tomorrow"—is a promise we make to our colleagues. We invest in your growth and development. Here are some benefits of working at Aviva:

  • Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
  • Bonus opportunity—10% of annual salary, contingent on performance
  • Generous pension scheme—up to 14% contribution from Aviva, depending on your contributions
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
  • Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts
  • Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn schemes
  • Supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
  • Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work
  • Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support and resources

Learn more about your potential total reward by using our salary calculator. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job share options.

We offer flexible locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and employees. Most of our staff adopt a smart working approach, spending around 50% of their time in the office to balance flexibility with collaboration.

To find out more about working at Aviva, please visit our website.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you have a disclosed disability, please notify us after applying, and we will ensure an interview opportunity.

Applications can be submitted online, or for alternative methods, contact Abigail Aitken at +44 7774 789975 or abigail.aitken@aviva.com.

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