Information Security Officer

NATIONAL TRUST; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heritage conservation organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Information Security Officer to shape its information security practices. The role involves supporting teams in governance, risk, compliance, and delivering security initiatives while raising awareness of best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles and experience in risk assessment. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a substantial pension scheme and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts on gym memberships and shopping

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places

Qualifications

• Good understanding of GRC and frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Ability to identify and track security risks and controls.
• Confidence to engage with teams and support security awareness.

Responsibilities

• Help embed good security practices across the Trust.
• Support teams to understand governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
• Deliver security initiatives and raise awareness.

Skills

Understanding of information security principles

Experience supporting risk assessments and audits

Awareness of third-party security

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with incident response

Proactive and detail-focused approach

Job description

Important notice

In line with our redeployment policy, we’ll prioritise applications from employees who are under formal notice of redundancy.

We’re looking for a proactive Information Security Officer to help shape how we manage risk and embed strong security practices across the National Trust. You’ll support our information security framework, work closely with teams to deliver practical, secure solutions, and raise awareness of good security habits.

If you're ready to grow your career while making a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What it's like to work here

Reporting to the Information Security Manager, you’ll join a supportive, security-focused IT team committed to strengthening our security posture. We actively support professional development, encouraging certifications and hands‑on experience that benefit both you and the Trust.

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there’ll be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there’s flexibility on where you’re based at other times. You’ll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

As an Information Security Officer, you’ll help embed good security practices across the Trust, supporting teams to understand governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), manage risks and maintain accurate, secure information.

You’ll help deliver security initiatives, working with IT, project teams, and suppliers to ensure our standards are met. This is a varied role where you’ll help shape a strong security culture by raising awareness, delivering training and supporting our mission to protect people, places, and data.

Who we're looking for:

• a good understanding of information security principles, including GRC and frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST
• experience supporting risk assessments and audits, with the ability to identify and track security risks and controls
• awareness of third‑party security, including supporting due diligence and supplier assurance
• strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with teams and support security awareness
• familiarity with incident response, including assisting with investigations and follow‑up action
• a proactive, detail‑focused approach and a desire to learn in a supportive, evolving environment.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places