Head of Information Security

Capita plc; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead security management across operational teams. This remote role requires proven expertise in Information Security and extensive knowledge of cyber security frameworks. Responsibilities include strategic risk guidance, security audits, and managing a team of information security professionals. Candidates should possess relevant cyber security certifications and be SC cleared or able to obtain clearance. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

23 days annual leave, rising to 27

Paid volunteering day

Generous family leave policies

Cycle2Work scheme

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must be SC cleared or have the ability to obtain SC clearance.
• Extensive experience with common information security management frameworks.
• Experience managing information security teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security engagement and be the main security point of contact.
• Provide SME security support into business operations.
• Conduct investigations and analysis following breaches.

Skills

Proven experience in Information Security

Strong leadership skills

Knowledge/background in pensions

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Cyber Security frameworks (e.g., ISO 2700x, NIST CSF)

Job description

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 and have 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 the ability to obtain SC clearance.

At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued. These guide how we work, collaborate and deliver exceptional results.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in Information Security.
• Extensive experience with common information security management frameworks, such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 2700x, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) frameworks.
• Obtain and maintain key cyber security certifications relevant to role (e.g., CISSP/CISM, CISA, ISO27001 Lead Auditor/Implementor).
• Strong leadership skills and experience of managing information security team members.
• Knowledge/background in pensions.

In addition, you will also have:

• High standard of analytical, organisational and planning skills and resource management together with ability to problem solve, prioritise effectively and deliver results.
• Strong communication (including report writing), challenging, investigative, influencing and presentation skills, with senior management and in formal committee settings.
• SC Cleared or ability to obtain SC Clearance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the security engagement and be the main security point of contact across a broad sector within Capita to ensure effective security management.
• Providing SME security support into business operations and change initiatives.
• Providing oversight and input on information security related risks across designated remit.
• Providing strategic risk guidance for IT and non-IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical and non-technical controls.
• Security reviews/input of bids proposals, RFP security responses, client exits new business transitions.
• Conducting investigations, analysis and review following breaches of Information Security controls and preparing recommendations for appropriate control improvements, involving other professionals as required.
• Supporting security related internal and client audits.
• Providing support and input into obtaining and managing security certifications (e.g. PCI, ISO27001, etc).
• Managing a team of information security professionals.

Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK's most recognised organisations transform and thrive. We use cutting‑edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors – government, healthcare, education and finance – offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, growth and inclusion.

We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com

What’s in it for you?

• Remote role – work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK.
• 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro‑rata) – plus the option to buy more after the qualifying period.
• Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice.
• Generous family leave policies – including 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance and more.

Customer first, always Fearless innovation Achieve together Everyone is valued.

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’re an equal‑opportunity and Disability‑Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio) or would like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email [e-mail] and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.