Security Compliance Manager

Alzheimer's Society; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity in the UK is seeking a Security Compliance Manager to enhance their security compliance framework. This senior role entails working closely with various stakeholders to ensure adherence to security standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in security compliance and a strong ability to influence both technical and non-technical teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the security culture within the organization and make a significant impact on data protection efforts.

Benefits

Strong work-life balance

Various learning programs for professional development

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to communicate clearly.
• Skilled in translating compliance requirements into practical guidance.
• Motivated by purpose and committed to working together.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the security compliance framework.
• Monitor compliance and identify risks.
• Provide expert compliance advice.
• Engage with auditors and regulators.

Skills

Proven experience leading or managing security compliance activities

Strong working knowledge of security standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI-DSS)

Planning and leading security audits

Confidence in producing compliance reporting for stakeholders

Experience supporting risk management processes

Ability to influence and advise colleagues

Commitment to continuous learning in security best practices

Job description

About The Role

At Alzheimer’s Society, everything we do is driven by one goal: to improve the lives of people affected by dementia. From frontline support and research to digital services and technology, we work together to make a difference where it matters most.

We’re looking for a Security Compliance Manager to play a vital role in protecting the information, systems and data that our supporters, staff, volunteers and partners trust us with every day. This is a senior specialist role within our Technology Directorate, working closely with colleagues across Technology, Information Governance, Data Protection and the wider organisation.

You’ll lead the development and ongoing improvement of our security compliance framework, ensuring the Society operates in line with recognised standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and PCI-DSS, as well as regulatory requirements including GDPR. Acting as a trusted subject matter expert, you’ll provide advice, assurance and insight, helping teams embed security compliance into day-to-day ways of working and major change initiatives.

This role offers a real opportunity to influence how security is understood and applied across a large, mission-led organisation. You’ll work with senior stakeholders, auditors and external partners, support risk management activity, and help build a positive culture where security enables, rather than blocks, the Society’s ambitions.

If you’re passionate about security, governance and using your expertise to support meaningful work, this is a chance to make a genuine impact.

About you

You’re a trusted security professional who combines strong technical knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly and build effective relationships. You’re comfortable working at both a strategic and operational level, translating complex compliance requirements into practical guidance that teams can act on.

You’re motivated by purpose, not just process, and you share our commitment to working better together, leading with compassion, and being determined to make a difference for people affected by dementia.

You’ll have:

• Proven experience leading or managing security compliance activities within a complex organisation
• Strong working knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and PCI-DSS, alongside GDPR and data protection requirements
• Experience of planning and leading security audits, assessments and assurance activities
• Confidence producing clear compliance reporting, metrics and recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting risk management processes and maintaining security or information risk registers
• The ability to influence, advise and collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with emerging security legislation and best practice

What you’ll focus on:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining Alzheimer’s Society’s security compliance framework
• Monitoring compliance across security controls and identifying risks, gaps and remediation actions
• Providing expert security compliance advice to projects, procurement activity and third-party assessments
• Working closely with Technology, Information Governance and Data Protection teams to deliver joined-up compliance
• Building security awareness through training, guidance and support for staff and volunteers
• Managing and developing Security Analysts, setting clear objectives and supporting their professional growth
• Engaging with auditors, regulators and external partners to demonstrate the Society’s commitment to security and trust

Important Dates

Deadline for applications: 23:59 on 12th Feb 2026
Invites sent out: 19th Feb 2026
1st stage Interviews: 25th & 26th Feb 2026
2nd stage Interviews: 5th & 6th March 2026

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply. Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via care [e-mail] for application support or any adjustments you might need.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it’s like to be an employee at the Society.