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Information Security and Compliance Lead

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 hours
Location

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 0AP

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays Technology is seeking an Information Security & Compliance Lead for a public sector organization in Chesterfield.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, along with excellent benefits and a focus on work-life balance.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable experience in implementing information security frameworks like ISO27001 within medium to large public sector organizations.
  • Leadership skills and a strong understanding of ICT infrastructure, as well as knowledge of ITIL and Prince 2 management practices, are essential for success in this position.
  • This is a new role aimed at establishing security strategies and managing risks to protect the organization's digital assets.

Security & Compliance Lead

Chesterfield

£50,000 to £60,000+ Excellent Benefits

Your new company

Hays Technology are recruiting for an Information Security & Compliance Lead to join a large public sector organisation based in the Chesterfield area. You will be reporting to the Head of Digital, Data & Technology. This is a new role to establish and make your own.

Your new role

In your new role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security and protection of the organisation's information systems, networks, and data, whilst playing a critical role in developing and implementing information security strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard the organisation's digital assets and mitigating potential risks.

You will oversee information security, compliance, and risk management practices based on industry-accepted information security and risk management frameworks, whilst establishing and maintaining an incident response plan, including incident detection, response, investigation, and resolution, to minimise the impact of security incidents.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Demonstrable experience of implementing and maintaining information security frameworks e.g. ISO27001 within a medium/large sized public sector organisation
  • Leadership and team management capability, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team as things progress
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Information Security Management Systems with the ability to scope, design, and implement such systems
  • Strong ICT infrastructure, application, and cloud/SaaS technical skills would be advantageous
  • Evidenced knowledge and understanding of ISO270001, ITIL, and Prince 2 management practices
  • Ability to lead the workforce, increasing their skills and knowledge in relation to information security

What you'll get in return

This exciting position is paying between £50,000 and £60,000 and offers an excellent work life balance including: generous annual leave, hybrid working, a public sector employer contribution pension scheme, flexibility, training, and development opportunities.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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