Information Security Training & Awareness Specialist

Career Moves Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An information security consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Information Security Training & Awareness Specialist Senior to lead initiatives that promote security-first behavior among global staff. This role involves developing strategic programs that enhance cyber judgment, executing training sessions, and managing stakeholder buy-in. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong communication skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers competitive rates and a remote work setup.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing strategic Information Security programs with behavior-change initiatives.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity or related technical roles.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 27001, CMM, NIST and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance cyber judgment.
• Present and secure buy-in from regional leadership.
• Deliver threat-informed strategic programs.

Skills

Strategic Information Security programs

Influencing executive stakeholders

Behavioral science principles

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Project management

GenAI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Agile tools

Job description

Information Security Training & Awareness Specialist Senior

Location: London, UK (Remote)

Assignment: 16 month from mid-Jan to early Feb (Maternity Leave)

Rate: £430 per day umbrella / £316.81 per day direct PAYE (Inside IR35)

Hours: 40 hours (Remote job)

Job Overview

Our client’s Information Security Training and Awareness team seeks a senior specialist to drive a culture of security-first behavior for over 29,000 global staff. The role builds a threat-informed defense strategy, develops engaging learning content, and delivers executive presentations that cyber judgment across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance cyber judgment, mitigating social engineering risks and fostering a security‑first community.
• Present and secure buy‑in from regional leadership, embedding security into business priorities.
• Deliver threat‑informed strategic programs through collaboration with global security, threat intelligence, and business leaders.
• Partner with Cyber Threat Intelligence, regional ISSOs, Global Communications, and Business Leaders to integrate secure‑by‑design principles into role‑based training and awareness initiatives.
• Evaluate and measure the impact of behavior‑change programs using risk‑based KPIs such as phishing report rates, risk scorecards, and compliance benchmarks.
• Lead global phishing assessments, reporting actionable metrics to executive and regional stakeholders.
• Translate emerging cyber threats and trends into strategic awareness campaigns, communicating developments to Regional CEOs and global audiences.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices across all training and awareness programs.
• Manage large virtual meetings and deliver engaging presentations on security topics to diverse audiences.

Key Experience Required

• Proven experience developing strategic Information Security programs with behavior‑change initiatives and executive‑level buy‑in.
• Strong capability influencing global executive stakeholders in dynamic environments.
• Expertise transforming cyber threat intelligence into actionable strategic programs that reduce risk.
• Demonstrated application of behavioral science principles to drive secure habits and mitigate human risk.
• Comfort leveraging GenAI tools for scalable content creation, automation, and risk analysis.
• Resilience and problem‑solving skills with a track record of delivering impactful solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with Agile methodologies and supporting tools for iterative program delivery.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to simplify complex technical concepts for executives and global audiences.
• Proven ability to drive measurable behavior change across regions while building security‑first communities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills for high‑visibility initiatives under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in process development, documentation, and automation including GenAI integration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity or related technical roles, with executive leadership engagement experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of ISO 27001, CMM, NIST and related cybersecurity frameworks.
• Optional: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar.