Security and Compliance Analyst

National Theatre Productions (ntp); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff tickets

Annual leave 25–32 days

E-learning development

Season ticket loan

Cycle scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Family leave

Pension schemes

Sabbatical option

Canteen & facilities

Occupational health

Mental health support

Wellbeing programme

NT at Home discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

The National Theatre IT team is seeking a Security and Compliance Analyst to strengthen cyber resilience. The role is assurance-led: you will run the day-to-day audit and compliance programme, coordinate vulnerability remediation with platform owners and evidence the effectiveness of technical controls.

You will provide second-line cover for security tickets escalated by Helpdesk and liaise with internal audit, delivering reports and status updates on control assurance and remediation.

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience in a security, IT audit, compliance or technical IT role.
• Methodical and well-organised, with strong documentation habits; willing to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical findings into evidence, actions and outcomes for non-technical stakeholders.
• An understanding of how cyber security risk is identified, assessed and managed.
• Practical experience of audit and compliance work against a recognised security framework (e.g. CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus).

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day audit and compliance programme.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with platform owners.
• Evidence the effectiveness of technical controls (identity, endpoint and cloud).
• Provide second-line cover for security tickets escalated by Helpdesk.
• Liaise with internal audit, delivering reports, evidence and status updates on control assurance and remediation.

Skills

Security experience

IT audit

Compliance

Documentation

Communication

Security frameworks knowledge

Job description

We are lookingfor Security and Compliance Analyst join the National Theatre's IT team.

The Security & Compliance Analyst is a key member of the IT team, working closely with the Head of Cyber Security to strengthen organisational cyber resilience. The role is assurance-led: the analyst runs the day-to-day audit and compliance programme, coordinates vulnerability remediation with platform owners, evidences the effectiveness of technical controls (including identity, endpoint and cloud), and provides second-line cover for security tickets escalated by Helpdesk. The analyst liaises with internal audit, providing reports, evidence and status updates on control assurance and remediation, ensuring audit requirements are met and findings addressed in a timely, transparent manner.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Significant demonstrable experience in a security, IT audit, compliance or technical IT role.
• Methodical and well-organised, with strong documentation habits; willing to ask questions and learn quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical findings into evidence, actions and outcomes for non-technical stakeholders.
• An understanding of how cyber security risk is identified, assessed and managed.
• Practical experience of audit and compliance work against a recognised security framework (e.g. CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus), and an understanding of how it translates into practical controls and evidence.

Working with us will give you..

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well asin local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 2nd November 2026 at 12 noon

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact [e-mail].

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. Candidates who declare a disability, opt into the Disability Confident Scheme in their application and meet the minimum criteria are offered an interview in line with the scheme, subject to its documented exceptions.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email [e-mail] or call us on 02074523834