IT & Information Security Management System Coordinator

Cambridge Intelligence; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 6%+

Medical Insurance

Hybrid working

Bonus 12%

25 days leave

Professional development

Cycle scheme

EV scheme

Job summary

Cambridge Intelligence is seeking an IT and ISMS Coordinator to lead the ISO 27001 programme and oversee IT operations in a fast-paced environment. You will manage the internal ISO team, drive audit readiness, maintain the risk register, and ensure ongoing compliance while supporting day-to-day IT services for employees.

The role requires hands-on experience with IT infrastructure, policy implementation, audit preparation, and strong collaboration with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• ISO 27001 expertise and audit leadership experience.
• Strong IT infrastructure knowledge and policy implementation.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISO 27001) and IT operations.
• Manage the full ISO audit life cycle and own the risk register and treatment plan.
• Provide day-to-day IT support and lifecycle management of equipment.
• Prepare for internal and external ISO audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and communicate with staff at all levels.
• Oversee Google Workspace and MS 365 administration and device management.

Job description

Come and lead our ISO 27001 programme and IT operations, strengthening security and driving continuous improvement across the business.

What’s involved?

The IT and ISMS Coordinator holds primary responsibility for the operation and continuous improvement of the company’s Information Security Management System in accordance with ISO 27001:2022. This new position will lead the internal ‘ISO’ team, manage the full audit life cycle and own the business risk register and treatment plan ensuring ongoing compliance and maintaining ISO certification.

This full time, hands-on role has a dual-focus carrying responsibility for maintaining robust, secure and reliable management of the company’s IT infrastructure. This will encompass day-to-day administration providing IT support to all employees including providing support for immediate IT issues, equipment lifecycle management, and project management of all IT upgrades and improvements.

We're looking for demonstrable ISO 27001 expertise, strong organisational skills, good attention to detail and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Core responsibilities include the management and compliance of the information security management system and IT operations.

The ideal candidate will..

Be highly organised with experience managing Information Security compliance and ISO management including audit preparation, risk assessment, document control and continuous improvement activity.

• Ideally currently holds or has previously held the recognised ISO qualification, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or equivalent security qualification.
• Previous experience in leading internal and/or external ISO 27001 audits.
• Relevant professional qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of IT infrastructure, end‑user devices, software, OS, Cloud services/SaaS platforms.
• Competent in IT administration including: Online services - access control, group policies, Networking and Support / troubleshooting.
• Ability to implement and maintain security policies, procedures and operational documentation
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously.
• Have a strong sense of personal ownership and accountability with experience of providing IT support and administration services
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues

Who you will work with..

Reporting to the IT and Security Manager you will work closely together on all areas of the role. You will be the main contact for all ISO related tasks and coordinate a small team managing the ISO programme. You'll likely work with all staff across the business in some way at some point.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting Apple Mac hardware and software.
• Experience administering Google Workspace and MS 365.
• Experience in using and managing mobile device management administration.
• Project planning and leadership skills.

Be yourself

We want to build a fair, respectful and welcoming company, where everyone feels at home. That means taking a long-term approach to equality, diversity and inclusion – not treating it as a tickbox exercise.

With the help of our EDI group, we’re working to make every aspect of the business – including recruitment – fair, respectful and inclusive.

• Pension – up to 6% employer contribution
• Medical and dental insurance (BUPA)
• Hybrid working – with at least 3 days a week in our Cambridge office
• Up to 12% discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• 5 days of professional development paid for by the company
• Cycle scheme (fully funded by the company)
• EV scheme (conditions apply)

*You need to have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we can't offer sponsorship either now or in the future.