Head Of Information Security

Capita Shared Services; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Information Security for a home-based role. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security and programme development, ideally with experience in the pensions sector. In this strategic position, you will develop and maintain security policies, drive improvements, and manage a team of Information Security Managers. Candidates must have the ability to obtain SC clearance. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a strategic security role.
• Background in the pensions sector preferred.
• Leadership in developing security policies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain organisational policies to manage security risks.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices.
• Lead and develop the Information Security Managers (ISMs).

Skills

Experience working with programme development

Ability to obtain SC clearance

Job description

Job Description Summary -

Head of Information Security - Home based role - Competitive salary and bonus

Help strengthen our team as Head of Information Security. This is an amazing opportunity to work at a strategic level and be the go-to person for clients, operational teams, and the Information Security Managers (ISMs) reporting to you. In this leadership role you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining organisational policies, products, and methodologies to manage and reduce information security risks. Plus, you'll drive continuous improvement, share best practices, and help develop the ISM and ISA population.

Successful candidates will be operating at this level, be experience working with programme development. If you have a background in the pensions sector that would be an advantage.

Candidates must be SC cleared or have ability to obtain SC clearance

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