The company:

This is a very well thought of North East business who have a rich history of innovation and excellence in the industry. Recently, this business has invested a lot of time and resource into the IT Infrastructure and continues to do so as they embark on an exciting digital transformation. Join us on this journey and be part of a dynamic team that values

The role:

A successful company in the heart of Newcastle are looking for an Information Security Manager to join the Risk and Compliance team. You will be instrumental in managing ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR compliance programmes, as well as an ongoing information security risk assessment programme. This role is crucial for initiating and managing information governance initiatives and ensuring the security and integrity of client, employee, and corporate information.

Day-to-day of the role:

Manage and oversee the firm's ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR compliance programmes.
Conduct ongoing information security risk assessments.
Initiate and manage information governance initiatives.
Collaborate with the wider firm to deliver a commercial, pragmatic, effective, and risk-based approach to activities that protect the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of information.
Provide advice and consultancy to the firm's IT team regarding the information security implications of software and hardware implementations, changes, and upgrades.
Advise on and draft information security policies, monitor compliance, and assist in assessing cyber security risks.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm's cyber security and information security incident response plans.

The successful candidate will have experience of some of the following. The below list isn't exhaustive, it's more to provide an idea. If you're meeting a handful of the required points, we'd still encourage you to apply:

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in managing ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, and GDPR compliance programmes.
Strong understanding of information security risk assessment and governance.
Ability to work collaboratively across various departments to implement security measures.
Excellent communication skills, capable of advising and drafting security policies and procedures.
Preferred: CISM Certification (Certificate in Information Security).Benefits:

Competitive salary.
Pension scheme with employer contributions (5%).
25 days holiday with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
Critical illness cover.
Health cash plan insurance.
Life assurance cover.
Discounted car parking.
Dental insurance.
Travel insurance.

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