Information Security Assurance Manager

BAM; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Security Assurance Manager. This role involves developing and enforcing information security policies, conducting audits, and managing risks across various projects. The ideal candidate will possess professional certifications and demonstrate strong knowledge of security frameworks. This position supports a hybrid working model and offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards.
• Proven experience in second line of defence, risk management, assurance, or audit functions.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement information security policies and measures.
• Manage audits and ensure compliance with standards.
• Conduct third-party risk assessments of suppliers.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

Risk management

Excellent organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional certifications

Job description

Overview

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM UK & Ireland are recruiting an Information Security Assurance Manager to join the team. This role can be based out of any of our UK office locations. There may be a requirement for occasional travel to other BAM offices, which may involve overnight stays. BAM supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role.

Your mission

You will be contributing to the development, implementation and enforcement of information security policies, procedures and measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the IT systems and business information. Help manage various audits in the organisation on an annual basis.

• Work with key stakeholders in the business, IT team and externally where required.
• Identifying and registering new and emerging risks and trends in the field of information security and developing appropriate measures.
• Develop and maintain security risk frameworks, policies, and standards, aligned with regulatory and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
• Taking care of management and documentation of Information Security Management System.
• Managing external audits like CE+, ISO27001 as per the Group requirements of maintaining security certifications.
• Partner with internal audit, compliance, and enterprise risk functions to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management.
• Support in answering appropriate information issues in tenders and various other government projects.
• Performing third party risk assessments of external suppliers to make sure they are compliant.
• Managing and promote security awareness programme Group Wide.
• Executing phishing campaigns, communications and remedial actions.
• Drawing up reports and dashboards on the basis of approved KPIs and KRIs.

Who are we looking for?

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, CIS Controls).
• Third party risk management.
• Proven experience in second line of defence, risk management, assurance, or audit functions.
• A professional and mature attitude to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding and practical experience in the application of data protection and other related legislation, standards and codes of practice.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality assurance outputs.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate with different departments.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes a company car, matched pension contributions, private healthcare, life assurance, 26 days holiday, overtime, travel time, on call and sick pay. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal, professional, technical and leadership development.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Sue Stacey, Recruiter: [e-mail]