Deputy Head of Information Security

Salary - Up to £64,914
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Work Pattern - Hybrid

Our client are looking for an ambitious Deputy Head of Information Security to join their organisation near Birmingham City Centre.

As a well-established, Birmingham-based company - they are looking to onboard an experienced Deputy Head of Information Security to help them to sure up their ISMS and help to effectively and efficiently manage a team.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Information Security in directing and implementing the security strategy.
- Identify and manage Information Security risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of secure systems, with emerging threats and technologies in mind.
- Coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring minimal impact of security incidents on the organisation.
- Development and delivery of information security training programs, ensuring a business-wide culture of security awareness.

Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or Business, with extensive technical and/or management experience in a relevant field.
- Substantial experience in information security strategy, governance, policy creation, compliance, and incident handling.
- CISSP or CISM certification with formal training in information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS).
- Skilled in evaluating, managing, and delivering information security training.
- Expertise in secure environments, handling sensitive data, and enforcing strict security policies.
- In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, penetration testing, and firewalls.
- Strong ability to assess and manage information security risks.
- Excellent at building relationships across organizational levels, including senior stakeholders.
- Experience building and managing teams.
- Skilled in working with security suppliers for procurement and service delivery.
- Experience in NHS information security policies and governance, including NHS IG toolkit.
- Leadership in governance committees or boards, with high-level strategic planning skills.
- Experience promoting and monitoring Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

If this sounds like you, or somebody you know, please reach out and we can talk!

**please note, there is no sponsorship on offer for this one**