Information Security Manager and Assurance Lead

The Coal Authority; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental authority focusing on mining is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager & Assurance Lead to guide information security initiatives, enhance digital business continuity, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This hybrid role requires strong leadership skills and a solid background in information security, risk management, and compliance. Join a progressive team committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexibility in working patterns

27.5 days holiday plus public holidays

Comprehensive parental leave policy

Support for professional qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Complimentary on-site beverages

Free parking at the office

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing information security policies.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards like ISO27001.
• Capabilities in conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of information security policies.
• Manage risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Deliver training to promote information security awareness.

Skills

Leadership

Information Security Expertise

Risk Management

Compliance Knowledge

Training Delivery

Job description

Overview

About You

Do you want to Lead the way in building a resilient, forward-thinking information security culture where every voice matters. Champion Diversity & Innovation: We value diverse perspectives and creative problem-solving—your unique approach is an asset. Make a Real Impact: Protect digital assets, influence policy, and ensure business continuity for a purpose-driven organisation.

As our Information Security Manager & Assurance Lead, you’ll head up the Information Security function, providing thought leadership and hands-on delivery across projects and operations. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to communicate security and business continuity policies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with standards such as GovAssure, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and ISO22301. You’ll play a key role in developing and maintaining digital business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities, aligning with organisational needs and recovery objectives.

About The Role

• Leading the development, implementation, and optimisation of information security policies, controls, and monitoring.
• Managing risk assessments, incident resolution, compliance reviews, and audits to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Providing expert guidance on information security and business continuity to internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivering training programmes to raise awareness and embed best practice across the organisation.
• Supporting the design and management of secure information systems and infrastructure, including supplier and outsourced service management.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure statutory responsibilities are met and contracts align with security requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement, innovation, and positive change in security and assurance practices.

We Welcome All Backgrounds

We encourage applications from candidates who think differently, including those who are neurodiverse. If you’re passionate about information security, eager to lead, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.

Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)

Role Details

Schedule:

Application closing date: 12 October 2025

Sifting date: 13 October 2025

Interviews: w/c 20 October 2025

(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)

Security: Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.

About Mining Remediation Authority

Our benefits:

• A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 28.97%.
• Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
• Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
• Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
• Generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, with the option to add 6 extra days, plus 8 public holidays.
• Comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
• Support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
• Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support well-being.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Annual health check and £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
• On-site free parking and complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.

Working with us:

We offer different ways to work flexibly, including job share, flexible hours, working from home part of the week, and compressed hours. Please talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview. We are committed to flexible working and work-life balance.

Who we are:

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards to ensuring safety from mine water pollution. We are developing a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK by harnessing energy from mine water heat to help meet net-zero emissions by 2050. We are inclusive, trusted, and progressive in everything we do.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities and promote equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria and identify as disabled or from a minority ethnic background, aligning with our values. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, not on ethnicity or other protected characteristics. Applications are anonymised to reduce unconscious bias.

If you require reasonable adjustments or an alternative format to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 01623 637000. We are happy to support you through the process.