Information Security Analyst

Unviersity of Liverpool - The Academy; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working model

30 days holiday plus 6 closure days

Job summary

The University of Liverpool is seeking an Information Security Analyst on a fixed-term maternity cover to support governance, risk and compliance across our systems, infrastructure and processes. This role focuses on information handling, policy framework development, supplier risk management, and promoting a secure organisational culture within a higher education environment.

You will engage with staff and students, apply recognised frameworks, and help drive security awareness and policy

Qualifications

• Experience with information governance and handling processes
• Understanding of information and cyber security principles (non-technical focus)
• Knowledge of security frameworks and risk assessment methods
• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Engage with staff and students to assess needs and promote best practices
• Contribute to the development and promotion of a consistent information security policy framework
• Collaborate with IT Services to implement governance controls
• Support information security awareness programme administration and delivery
• Provide practical advice on applying security policies to new systems and projects
• Assist administration of supplier security assessment processes
• Assess risks and highlight areas for improvement using recognised methodologies

Skills

Governance & Compliance

Information security principles

Policy development

Supplier risk management

Communication

Tools

GRC frameworks

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time.

Tenure: The post is to cover a period of maternity leave that is available from 14 September 2026 and is expected to last up 12-months.

Hybrid: Minimum requirement of 40% on Campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible.

We are seeking a self‑motivated and enthusiastic Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security team. Great opportunity to gain experience in HE environment and contribute to security compliance and supplier risk management processes. This is a key role supporting the University's efforts to embed clear information ownership, accountability, and improved security across our systems, infrastructure, and processes. The role uses governance, risk and compliance skillsets rather than technical or cyber security skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with staff and students to assess needs, advise on information handling, and support best practices.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of a consistent information security policy framework.
• Collaborate with IT Services and wider University departments to ensure effective implementation of governance controls.
• Support the administration and delivery of our information security awareness programme.
• Provide practical advice on applying security and governance policies to new systems and projects.
• Support administration of supplier security assessment process for Univeristy IT Suppliers
• Assess risks and highlight areas for improvement using recognised frameworks and methodologies.

About You

• Practical experience supporting users with information governance and handling processes and advice.
• Strong understanding of information and cyber security principles (technical expertise is not essential or a required part of the role).
• Knowledge of security frameworks and risk assessment methods.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to organisation governance and compliance improvements.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge information security technologies and initiatives.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday, plus 6 university closure days and bank holidays.
• Hybrid working model.
• A collaborative, supportive working environment with professional development opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a critical area of the University. If you are ready to contribute to a more secure and informed organisational culture, we encourage you to apply

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.