Senior Information Security Specialist

Experian Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global data and technology company is seeking a Compliance Manager in Nottingham. This hybrid role involves managing ISO27001 and SOC2 accreditations, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring audit readiness. The ideal candidate should have experience in compliance and familiarity with relevant benchmarks. The position offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Great compensation package

Discretionary bonus plan

Pension and healthcare benefits

25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with compliance, audit coordination, or information security.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/2, SOC, PCI, NIST benchmarks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Manage ISO27001, Cyber Essentials / Plus, SOC2 accreditations.
• Lead contract negotiations and redlining.
• Provide regular accreditation status updates.

Skills

Compliance coordination

ISO 27001 collaboration

Audit readiness

Project management

Cloud platforms experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Information Security

Job description

You will manage and coordinate accreditation and compliance activities across multiple regions and standards. You will lead contract negotiations and redlining efforts, with a focus on UK&I and EU regulations.

You will chair status review sessions, maintain accreditation tracking systems, and provide regular updates to senior partners. You will manage responsibilities (including implementation) related to ISO27001, Cyber Essentials / Plus, SOC2 accreditations. You will also support audit readiness, collaborate with governance and risk teams, and integrate compliance findings into policy documentation.

This is a hybrid, Nottingham-based role reporting to the Regional Head of Client Security Assurance

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

• Manage ISO27001, Cyber Essentials / Plus, SOC2 accreditations
• Lead contract negotiations, re-wording, and redlining, with a preference for UK&I and EU regulatory experience
• Provide regular accreditation status updates to senior partners
• Participate in SOC 2-related discussions with teams
• Oversee governance-related trackers and calls, including risk and issue reviews
• Support audit readiness and post-audit remediation activities
• Collaborate with governance, compliance, and risk management teams
• Partner with policy and standards teams to integrate compliance findings into documentation

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software.

Experience and Skills

• Experience with compliance, audit coordination, or information security
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/2, SOC, ISAE, PCI, NIST, CIS or similar benchmarks
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with IT and security operations, including Windows/Linux/Unix systems, authentication, firewalls, and cloud security
• Project management skills using PMP, Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.