Junior Security Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Spotlight Sports Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and technology company in London is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to assist with security tasks and compliance needs. The role involves documentation maintenance, incident handling, and working effectively within a team. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical thinking and communication skills. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, vacation days, and mental health support.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Parental leave

Pension scheme

25 days of holiday

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with ITIL, ISO 27001, or other legal or compliance frameworks.
• Ability to communicate analysis clearly.
• Willingness to learn and assist the Information Security Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Information Security Team as necessary.
• Maintain documentation related to security and governance.
• Act as the first line for incident handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Understanding of Data Protection Act

Familiarity with GDPR

Job description

Spotlight Sports Group is a global media and technology company specializing in content and data within sports betting, horse racing, and fantasy sports. With over 400 employees, the group operates multiple award-winning brands, including Racing Post, the world's largest horse racing affiliate, Pickswise, myracing, and Free Super Tips. We partner with leading operators across the betting industry to produce and build multilingual, best-in-class digital products and content to engage and educate customers. ICS-digital, an international marketing agency including ICS-translate, also operates under the group.

Location:

London

Reports to:

Security Director

Hours:

37.5 Hour week, 5 days in 7

Job purpose:

Assist the wider team with a variety of BAU tasks, and act as a first line of communication to the wider business. The Junior Security Analyst will represent the Security, Governance, Risk, and Compliance team, provide general assistance, help staff with compliance and governance needs, and perform groundwork with supervision and guidance from the team.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assist the Information Security Team as necessary.
2. Learn to fill out and maintain documentation and records (DPIA, LIA, Vendor Assessments, etc.).
3. Learn to perform/coordinate risk review/management and maintain the Risk Register.
4. Act as a communication hub, ensuring requests and queries reach the right people across different companies.
5. Assist with security internal audits to provide assurance.
6. Run periodic reports and provide an overall picture of security and governance status.
7. Maintain documentation, written policies, and records.
8. Act as the first line for incident handling and provide information security advice.
9. Be a resource for Data Protection and Information Security Awareness and education, deliver in-house/on-site training.
10. Work towards tight deadlines, demonstrate great attention to detail, and communicate effectively.
11. Experience working with Data Protection Act, GDPR, ITIL, ISO 27001, or other legal or compliance frameworks.
12. Show analytical thinking and the ability to communicate analysis clearly.

Benefits:

We offer a range of well-being initiatives, including private medical insurance, parental leave, a global working policy, mental health support, assistance programs, and social gatherings. Additional benefits include a pension scheme, birthday leave, 25 days of holiday (with options to buy 5 more), and flexible use of public holidays. We also provide life assurance, exclusive perks like the Star card, and our Step Further Awards employee recognition program. For hybrid workers, we offer Season Ticket Loans and Cycle to Work Schemes. Enjoy complimentary access to our Racing Post Members Club with an Ultimate Membership. We encourage giving back through volunteering opportunities with our charity partner.