Security & Continuity Administrator — Hybrid Role

Gambling Commission; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension

Holiday entitlement 26–29 days

Holiday purchase scheme

Flexible working

Accessible office near Birmingham New/

Open, collaborative culture

Awarded by Sunday Times Best Places to

Job summary

The Gambling Commission is seeking a Security and Business Continuity Administrator to join the Digital & Technology team. The role supports security tasks and advises colleagues on security issues, with business continuity responsibilities across the team.

Based in hybrid Birmingham, you will help maintain security standards, manage cyber security issues, and assist with risk assessments and audits. The position offers a civil service pension and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Exposure to information/cyber security with governance, risk and compliance focus.
• Strong understanding of security areas (cyber, personnel, physical, technical).
• Self-starter and eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining security standards, certifications and accreditations.
• Engage with Business Continuity plan owners to monitor maturity and deliver initiatives.
• Support Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders and external parties.
• Develop and monitor Cyber Security policies and controls to meet government requirements.
• Report and escalate information security breaches promptly.
• Assess and monitor information security resilience of third-party suppliers.
• Support security risk assessments to established controls and mitigate risk.
• Provide admin support for internal/external audits and compliance.
• Help raise awareness on information security management and data protection.
• Assist in day-to-day Business Continuity activities.
• Assist in incident response and crisis management during incidents.
• Stay informed of security trends, threats and regulatory requirements.

Skills

GRC (governance, risk, compliance)

Security areas (cyber, personnel, phys

Self-starter

MS 365 skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Gambling Commission is seeking a Security and Business Continuity Administrator to join the Digital & Technology team. The role supports security tasks and advises colleagues on security issues, with business continuity responsibilities across the team.

Based in hybrid Birmingham, you will help maintain security standards, manage cyber security issues, and assist with risk assessments and audits. The position offers a civil service pension and a supportive, inclusive workplace.