Senior Information Security Officer

Link Xperts; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

33 days leave + bank holidays

London office access + gym

Professional development

Job summary

Link Xperts is seeking an Information Security & GRC professional to advise stakeholders, support risk assessments and governance activities, and drive policy development and standards improvement. The role emphasizes pragmatic, solution-oriented security leadership and collaboration across teams.

You will mentor colleagues, promote framework compliance, and help shape a stronger security posture while maintaining clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience advising across information security governance, risk and compliance.
• Experience leading security risk assessments, assurance reviews or audits.
• Knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance principles.
• Experience developing or implementing information security policies and frameworks.
• Strong report-writing and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on information security matters to stakeholders.
• Support risk assessments, assurance activities and governance initiatives.
• Lead development and improvement of information security policies and standards.
• Promote compliance with the security framework in a pragmatic, solution-focused way.
• Mentor colleagues and help strengthen overall security posture.

Skills

Information security governance

Risk management

Policy development

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Information Security or related field

Job description

You will work closely with stakeholders to provide expert advice on information security matters, support risk assessments and assurance activities, lead the development and improvement of policies and standards, and promote compliance with the security framework in a pragmatic and solution-oriented manner. The role also includes providing leadership on GRC initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and helping to shape and strengthen overall security posture.

Requirements

• Experience operating as part of an Information Security or Governance, Risk and Compliance team, providing advice, support and services to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience leading or contributing to security risk assessments, assurance reviews, audits, compliance activities or security governance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance principles, with the ability to apply risk-based thinking to complex situations.
• Experience developing, reviewing or implementing information security policies, standards, guidance or frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports and presenting information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and providing pragmatic, customer-focused security advice.
• Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.

They offer an overall package (base + pension) worth up to circa £60,000, including:

• 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Enhanced family and parental benefits
• 1-2 days in London offices with a gym
• Strong commitment to professional development

Please do not apply to this job advert if you are based outside the UK or not able to commute into London.