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**