Information Security Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected pension and investment consultancy in Leeds seeks an experienced Information Security Manager. The role involves developing IT Governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with ISO27001, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT Governance, ideally within financial services. This position offers a generous remuneration package and a fantastic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an IT Governance role, ideally in financial services.
• Experience working within governance frameworks (ISO27001).
• Knowledge of IT systems, security protocols, and GDPR implications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain IT Governance frameworks and policies.
• Maintain ISO27001 accreditation and oversee audit-related actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate on IT Governance strategies for alignment with business objectives.

Skills

5+ years in IT Governance

Experience with ISO27001

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials

IT systems and auditing

Security protocols

Understanding GDPR

Job description

Overview

My client is a highly regarded Pension and Investment Consultancy managing some of the UK's prominent pension schemes. They are seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to join their Leeds office. Duties will include:

• Develop, maintain and report on IT Governance frameworks, policies and procedures
• Maintaining the company's ISO27001 accreditation, ensuring ongoing maintenance and improvement of controls, documentation, and audit plans
• Oversee work relating to the firm’s ISO9001 (Quality Management) accreditation, involving collaboration with the internal audit team to deliver the annual internal audit plan
• Coordinating external audits and following up on all audit-related actions
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure systems and processes comply with regulatory requirements
• Promote adherence to IT policies and data protection throughout the business
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to ensure IT Governance strategies align with business objectives
• Preparation of IT Governance reports for the Management Board
• Oversee IT aspects of third-party suppliers ensuring their practices are compliant
• Support IT incident management response process through investigation, recording and reporting

Applicants

Applicants are likely to possess 5 years plus experience in an IT Governance role, ideally from the financial services sector, but other professional service industries will be considered. You will have experience of working within governance frameworks (ISO27001) along with knowledge of Cyber Essentials, IT systems, IT auditing, networks, security protocols and IT implications affecting GDPR.

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected financial services company offering a generous remuneration package, fantastic work environment and the opportunity to put your mark on an established and growing consultancy.