Head of Information Security

Head of Information Security.

Salary:c75000 per annum.

Location:Remote.

Contract:Permanent 35 hours per week.

Benefits:

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata with up to 5additional days for continuous service andoption to buy or sell leave.
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
• Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages.
• Pension with up to 7 employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.

Why Action for Children

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can makea huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.

A bit about the role

As the Head of Information Security at Action for Children you will champion our cyber defences and ensure the safety of our digital landscape.

In this pivotal role you will be the architect of our Information Security Strategy steering the organisation through the complexities of cyber threats with expertise and foresight. By leading a small team of cybersecurity experts you will set up clear security rules and strong daytoday processes that are both affordable and show real improvements in our services. Your leadership will not only safeguard our systems but will also inspire a culture of security awareness and compliance that permeates every level of our charity.

You will also enable effective decision making on information security matters and increase cyber resilience and awareness across the organisation to establish clear security controls and robust operational procedures that provide value for money whilst minimising risk to staff and service users.

Howyoull help to create brighter futures by

• Strategic Leadership: The role requires a strategic thinker who can guide and uphold the Information Security Strategy ensuring it meets organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Team Management: Leading and managing a team of information security professionals fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organisation
• Risk Management: Identifying and defending against threats managing risks and using the latest technology for departmental improvements are crucial tasks.
• Collaboration: Working closely with internal IT teams to integrate security measures and promote IT security awareness among senior management.
• Operational Oversight: Overseeing penetration testing vulnerability scans incident responses data loss prevention phishing tests and system audits.
• Vendor Management: Conducting security evaluations of thirdparty vendors and service providers advising on application security initiatives.

Letstalk about you

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline.
• IT Security accreditation (CISSP or CISSM).
• Experience of working at all levels of organisations including at Csuite and board level.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and influence and work with a diverse group ofstakeholders.
• Significant IT experience including cyber security experience and adviser to all levels of an organisation.
• Experience of visualising planning and executing process improvement to increase the efficiency and delivery of security capabilities.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements.

Contact: email us atquoting reference 11076.

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.

Diversity equality andinclusion

AtActionforChildrenwerededicatedto building a diverseinclusive and authentic workplace.

Weactivelyencourageapplicationsfrom Black Asian &MinorityEthnic and disabled candidates as they areunderrepresentedwithinActionforChildren. We want to takedeliberateand purposefulactionto ensure equalopportunityto all groups in society and forActionforChildren.

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Closing Date: 28^th April 2025.

First stage Interviews will be week on Friday 9^th May and Monday 12^th May 2025 by MS Teams.

Second stage interviews will be held on Friday 16th May 2025 by MS Teams.

Job Description

See below for further information about working with us:

Action for Children Employee Benefits

AfC Commitment Statement

Management Competency Framework