Information Security Officer

The National Trust For Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A heritage conservation organization in Swindon is seeking a proactive Information Security Officer to manage risk and strengthen security practices. This role involves supporting teams with governance, risk, and compliance, while delivering security initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of information security principles and excellent communication skills, along with a proactive approach to learning in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Substantial pension scheme

Free entry to National Trust places

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Gym membership discounts

Holidays up to 32 days

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

• Embed good security practices across the Trust.
• Support teams in understanding governance, risk, and compliance.
• Deliver security initiatives with IT and project teams.

Skills

Understanding of information security principles

Experience with risk assessments and audits

Awareness of third-party security

Strong communication skills

Familiarity with incident response

Proactive, detail-focused approach

Job description

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.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what's possible in this role.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with:

• 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 actions
• 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