Information Security Analyst - 12 month Maternity Cover

Octopus Energy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm is seeking a detailed-oriented Information Security Analyst to support the Information Security Management System (ISMS). You will enhance audit readiness, manage evidence, and maintain security processes across various teams. Key skills include knowledge of ISO 27001 and strong organization. Ideal candidates will possess clear communication skills and a practical approach to a dynamic work environment. This is a 12-month maternity cover position based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Understanding of how an ISMS operates and knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001.
• Experience and strong interest in governance, risk, compliance and audit work.
• Great organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the running and improvement of our ISMS and related controls.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering and organizing evidence.
• Keep policies, procedures, and registers up to date.

Skills

Understanding of how an ISMS operates

Governance, risk, compliance and audit knowledge

Key information security and data protection concepts

Great organization and attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Practical, flexible approach

Tools

Familiarity with SOC 2

Familiarity with NIST

Familiarity with COBIT

Security certifications

Job description

Information Security Analyst – 12 month Maternity Cover

About Octopus Electroverse

In just four years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest e‑Mobility players in Europe, with over 1,250,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS.

We’re busy launching new products, partnering with automotive and tech companies, and building integrated charging experiences.

About the role

We’re looking for a detail‑driven Information Security Analyst to support and develop our Information Security Management System (ISMS). Over the next year you’ll help keep us audit ready, manage evidence and make sure our security processes run smoothly as the team grows.

You’ll work with people across Electroverse and the wider group, gaining exposure to many systems, suppliers and security frameworks.

What You'll Do

• Support the running and improvement of our ISMS and related controls
• Support internal and external audits by gathering and organising evidence
• Take part in risk and supplier reviews and keep actions on track
• Keep policies, procedures and registers up to date
• Help with security awareness activities across the team
• Work with colleagues across technical and non‑technical teams to embed good security habits
• Identify opportunities to make assurance and compliance processes more efficient
• Your work will help maintain our ISO 27001 certification and strengthen everyday security practices across Electroverse

What You'll Need

• Understanding of how an ISMS operates and knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001
• Experience and strong interest in governance, risk, compliance and audit work
• A good grasp of key information security and data protection ideas
• Great organisation and attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams
• A practical, flexible approach that suits a busy environment

What May Help

• Familiarity with frameworks like SOC 2, NIST and COBIT
• Hands‑on experience supporting ISMS audits and certifications such as ISO 27001
• Experience with supplier assurance and third‑party risk management
• Familiarity with cloud and SaaS platforms such as AWS and Google Workspace
• Security certifications (any of the common abbreviations)

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you.