Information Security Manager

Permanent/ Fully Remote Working Options/ Newcastle upon Tyne HQ 

An award-winning, sustainability-led company is searching for an Information Security Manager to develop and maintain best practice across a range of new platforms and applications. This is a pivotal role in a fast-growing organisation that prides itself on delivering innovative technology products and solutions to support its clients. As a Sunday Times Best Companies employer, they offer a supportive culture and a chance for you to be instrumental in our future growth.

Day to Day of the role:

• Ensure compliance with data protection, information security, and risk management obligations.
• Lead regular audits and recertification activities for standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001.
• Gather requirements and manage the vendor selection process for security products.
• Maintain and ensure the effectiveness of Information Security Management System (ISMS) and security policies, standards, procedures, and guidance across the business.
• Monitor security logging and alerting systems.
• Respond to customer security questionnaires and ensure that security measures meet customer expectations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in information security management and compliance.
• Familiarity with standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001.
• Experience working within SaaS, IaaS or PaaS environments 
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and regulations.
• Experience in conducting security audits and leading recertification activities.
• Ability to manage vendor selection processes for security products.
• Competence in maintaining and implementing ISMS and security policies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with enrolment into the company bonus scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours, Monday to Friday.
• Homebased role with 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Holiday buying scheme.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Pension scheme.
• Birthday leave.
• Electrical vehicle salary sacrifice scheme after the probationary period.

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position and be able to travel into office on occasion