Job Description:  My client is a well-respected business with an excellent reputation. The opportunity has arisen to join the firm in the role of Information Security Advisor. Under the guidance of the Information Security & Business Continuity Manager, you will represent the Compliance team in areas of information security throughout the business, helping to deliver compliance towards formal certifications & internal policies. Data control & integrity will be your main focus.

Key Accountabilities:

• Help the business understand all significant information security risks associated with the business, and ensure that the management of these risks is incorporated into the business planning and budgeting process
• Help to maintain a long-term programme promoting employee engagement with information security issues, validating performance with internal recognition campaigns and other relevant awards
• Help to ensure that there is a consistent and effective incident investigation and reporting process throughout the business
• Work closely with the IT Department to ensure that technical security controls are in place
• Audit and risk assess designated business security arrangements
• Deliver audit, risk and management reporting regarding compliance, threats and co-operation levels from within the business
• Keep documents and records current and reflective of company information security objectives
• Assist with Data Protection (GDPR) subject access requests
• Advise the business streams with regards to information security best practice
• Participate in testing exercises designed to ratify incident response plans
• Engage with third party customers/business partners on the matter of common security interest

What we are looking for:

• First-hand & hands-on experience working within an information security team maintaining governance policies & records
• An awareness of effective information security management strategies and best practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills