Information Security Officer

Form3 - External; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks an experienced Information Security Officer to enhance its governance, risk, and compliance practices. You will collaborate across departments to embed security in business decisions and oversee security frameworks. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the field, with strong knowledge of security frameworks and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact as the company scales globally.

Benefits

Positive work culture

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Information Security, ideally in technology or financial services.
• Experience in developing and implementing information security policies.
• Hands-on experience conducting audits and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Information Security Policies.
• Monitor adherence to security controls through risk assessments.
• Conduct vendor security assessments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Vulnerability management

Cloud security knowledge

Education

5+ years' experience in Information Security

Security-related qualifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Tools

ISO27001

NIST

GDPR

Job description

THE ROLE

As an Information Security Officer at Form3, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening and evolving our information security governance, risk, and compliance practices. Working within the Information Security team, you'll help ensure that Form3 continues to operate securely and maintain the trust of our customers and partners.

You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, from Engineering and Product to Legal and Risk teams, to embed security into business and technology decisions. This is a hands‑on role that combines strategic oversight with practical execution, ensuring our controls, frameworks, and awareness initiatives remain industry leading as we scale globally.

What you'll do

• Apply expert knowledge of security frameworks and controls such as NIST, ISO22301, ISO27001, ISO27017/18, ISAE3000/SOC2, and GDPR to support security governance.
• Support the development, maintenance, and continual improvement of the ISMS and BCMS.
• Assist in drafting and maintaining Information Security Policies and ensure alignment with business and customer requirements.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of external audits, engaging directly with auditors and customers.
• Monitor and report on adherence to security controls across all areas of the business via risk assessments and internal audits.
• Assess and support the remediation of information security risks, non‑conformities, and issues across systems and services.
• Support vulnerability management processes, from triage and tracking to remediation reporting, in partnership with Offensive Security and Engineering teams.
• Conduct vendor and third‑party security assessments, ensuring suppliers meet Form3's security and compliance requirements.
• Partner with the Defensive Engineering team to ensure security requirements are built into product developments.
• Deliver and enhance security awareness and training initiatives to promote a strong security culture across Form3.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations team to maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring timely escalation and risk‑based response.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Form3's Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team plays a critical role in protecting the organisation, so we're looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and passionate about driving security excellence. You'll thrive on solving complex problems, balancing deep technical knowledge with strong governance principles, and finding ways to make security scalable across a fast‑moving, cloud‑native business.

Essential

• 5+ years' experience in Information Security, ideally within a fast‑paced technology or financial services industry.
• Strong working knowledge of frameworks such as ISO27001, ISO22301, SOC 1, SOC 2, NIST, and GDPR.
• Proven experience developing, implementing, and improving information security policies, standards, and controls aligned to recognised frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and business impact analyses.
• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability management within a complex and dynamic cloud environment
• Broad understanding of cloud security
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continual improvement and measurable outcomes.

Desirable

• Security‑related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Experience leading certification and attestation programmes such as ISO27001, ISO22301 or SOC 2
• Experience operating in regulated or high‑availability environments such as financial services, payments, or critical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with GRC tooling and automation to streamline compliance, risk, and control management activities.

THE TEAM

This role sits within Form3's Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team and reports directly to the Head of GRC. As part of a highly collaborative security function, you'll play a key role in shaping how Form3 manages information security risk, compliance, and assurance across all areas of the business.

The GRC team underpins Form3's security standards, designing and maintaining the frameworks, policies, and controls that keep our people, systems, and customers safe. Joining at this stage offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, strengthening governance and compliance across a cloud‑native, environment while helping define how security scales with the business.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

Stage 1: Screening Call with Talent Team

Stage 2: Interview with Principal Security Officer

Stage 3: Interview with Head of GRC

We always aim to stick to the above process, however there may be occasions when an additional interview stage is needed for us to be sure we're hiring the right person!

HIRING LOCATIONS

We are able to accept applications from the UK only.

All new joiners start their first day in our office to collect the equipment needed to work remotely. We'll also arrange for some of your team to come in to say hi, ensuring you're supported and have a positive first few days with Form3!

ABOUT FORM3

Revolutionising the world of payments with our cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions. For more information about life at Form3 check out the following pages:

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OUR DEI&B COMMITMENT

We hire talented people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to a work environment based on diversity, open‑mindedness and curiosity. We're united by our company values (we even created them together!) and we celebrate our unique differences.

Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to embrace equal opportunity and prevent discrimination against our people regardless of personal characteristics. It is our strong belief that the more inclusive and belonging we are as a business, the better our work will be.

As an inclusive employer, we guarantee to interview all neurodiverse and physically disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role. We also encourage candidates to notify us of any reasonable adjustments that may be required during the recruitment process. This includes providing job adverts in alternative, accessible formats or adjustments required at interview stage.

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