Head Of Information Security

Capita Shared Services Limited; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and digital services company is seeking a Head of Information Security for a remote role in the UK. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in managing information security risks and maintaining security certifications. Responsibilities include overseeing security across diverse projects, supporting internal audits, and managing a team of security professionals. The role requires proven experience in information security, strong analytical skills, and relevant certifications. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus option to buy more

Paid volunteering day

Generous family leave policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information Security leadership.
• Experience with information security management frameworks.
• Ability to manage a team of information security professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead security engagement across various sectors.
• Provide SME security support for business operations.
• Oversee information security risks across designated remit.

Skills

Information Security

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CISSP/CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 certifications

Tools

ISO 2700x

NIST Cyber Security Framework

ITIL

COBIT

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 experienced 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.

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.

Job Details

Job Description

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in Information Security.
• Extensive experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ITIL and COBIT frameworks.
• Obtain and maintain key cyber security certifications relevant to role (e.g., CISSP/CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 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 to 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, ISO 27001, etc).
• Managing 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.

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 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.
• Cycle to Work scheme, pension, life assurance, and more.