Information Security Officer

Sanctuary; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Rewards platform & discounts

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to join our Technology Security team in Worcester. The role supports security governance, policy development, and incident response to protect the Group’s data and systems.

You will work across staff and partners, applying ISO27001 and GDPR knowledge to enhance security controls, while collaborating with the Service Desk to maintain high-quality service and a security-aware culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in information security within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage workloads.
• Experience resolving technical security issues.
• Experience with information security tools.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and NIST frameworks.
• Experience with data protection and GDPR.
• Ability to extract and interpret data.
• Understanding of the Data Protection Act and its application.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and maintenance of information security policies and processes to ensure data, systems and applications are secure and robust.
• Providing support and advice to staff and partners on governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures as needed.
• Supporting the effective resolution of customers' security issues and queries.
• Liaising with the Technology Service Desk to ensure a high-quality level of customer service is provided.
• Carrying out appraisals of new and existing processes and their suitability to meet the future needs of the Group whilst meeting security requirements.
• Identifying risks and vulnerabilities and raising awareness of these information security issues.
• Promoting digital health and wellbeing.

Skills

InfoSec practices

ISO27001

NIST

Data protection/GDPR

Security tools

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Risk awareness

Tools

Security tools platforms

Job description

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

£46,575- £49,012 per year

35 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced Information Security Officer to join our Technology Security team within the Group's Technology Department. The team consists of 4 people who are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Group's data and technology. They do this by providing security expertise to staff to develop a culture of security, awareness, compliance, and inclusion throughout the Group. If you have a passion for the security and privacy of individuals and systems this may be the role for you.

The role of Information Security Officer will include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of information security policies and processes to ensure data, systems and applications are secure and robust
• Providing support and advice to staff and partners on governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures as needed
• Supporting the effective resolution of customers' security issues and queries
• Liaising with the Technology Service Desk to ensure a high-quality level of customer service is provided
• Carrying out appraisals of new and existing processes and their suitability to meet the future needs of the Group whilst meeting security requirements
• Identifying risks and vulnerabilities and raising awareness of these information security issues
• Promoting digital health and wellbeing

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge of information security practices in a large and complex organisation
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Experience of resolving technical security related issues
• Experience of information security tools
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001 and NIST
• Experience of data protection, UK legislation and GDPR
• Ability to extract and interpret computerised data
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and its application
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £33,397 with an additional policy allowance of £13,178 per annum (rising to £35,144 with an additional policy allowance of £13,867 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)