Chief Information Security Officer

2 months ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Motability Operations Full time
About The Role

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a senior leader responsible for establishing and maintaining the organisation's vision, strategy, and programs related to information security. The CISO plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organisation's sensitive data, intellectual property, and information systems from potential threats and cyberattacks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and communicate a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with the overall business goals and objectives.
  • Ensure adherence to this strategy across the entire technology estate.
  • Identify, assess, and prioritise security risks, considering potential impact on the organisation's operations, reputation, and finances.
  • Implement security risk mitigation measures and ensure the development of an information security risk-aware organisational culture.
  • Work with the Data Protection team to establish and maintain the organisation's information security governance framework and ensure appropriate technical guardrails are in place, including policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
  • Oversee the development and testing of technology incident response plans.
  • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to promptly respond to and resolve cybersecurity incidents, minimising damage and potential downtime.
  • Ensure DR testing takes place and provide support to the Business Risk division to manage IT continuity risks.
  • Represent IT continuity in the Business Risk and DR committee.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructure, applications, and networks.
  • Working with the IT Architecture team, ensure that security controls are built into technology solutions from the outset.
  • Implement a robust process to assess and monitor the security posture of third-party vendors and service providers with access to the organisation's systems or data.
  • Regularly review security measures and support internal audits to assess the effectiveness of security controls. Address any findings and ensure timely remediation.
  • Report to leadership on the organisation's security posture, potential risks, and ongoing security initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively to raise awareness and support for information security initiatives.
  • Chair and/or act as an active member of Security Governance forums, including the Risk Management Committee.
  • Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
  • Evaluate and introduce innovative security solutions to enhance the organisation's overall security posture.
  • Prepare and manage the Information Security department budget, controlling expenses, and optimising spending while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
  • Manage department suppliers appropriately ensuring value for money, and the timely delivery of services, aligning to the technology and company procurement and supplier strategy requirements.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the Information Security team, ensuring team members have the necessary resources and support to excel in their roles.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration within the Information Security team and across departments.
  • Define ways of working and standards for Information Security in MO technology.
  • Work with key partners in the business to define ways of working and build up a consistent approach to Information Security.
  • Build new capabilities where there are gaps in the existing organisation.
About YouMinimum Criteria
  • Proven significant experience in information security, and in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and industry standards.
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements related to data protection and privacy.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to align security initiatives with business goals.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks and devise effective solutions.
  • Experience in budgeting and resource management for security initiatives.
  • Leadership qualities, including strategic thinking, influencing, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
About The Company

Motability Operations is a unique organisation, virtually one of a kind. We combine a strong sense of purpose with a real commercial edge to ensure we provide the best possible worry-free mobility solutions to over 630,000 customers and their families across the UK. Customers exchange their higher rate mobility allowance to lease a range of affordable vehicles (cars, wheelchair accessible vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs) with insurance, maintenance, and breakdown assistance included. We are the largest car fleet operator in the UK (purchasing around 10% of all the new cars sold in the UK) and work with a network of around 5,000 car dealers and all the major manufacturers. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, achieving an independently verified customer satisfaction rating of 9.8 out of 10.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They represent ambition, and we look for our people to live and breathe them every day:

  • We find solutions
  • We drive change
  • We care

As a Motability Operations team member, the benefits you can expect are:

  • Competitive reward package including an annual discretionary bonus
  • 15% non-contributory pension (9% non-contributory pension during probation period)
  • 28 days annual leave with option to purchase and sell days
  • 1 day for volunteering
  • Funded Private Medical Insurance cover
  • Electric/Hybrid Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Life assurance at 4 times your basic salary to give you a peace of mind that your loved ones will receive some financial help
  • Funded health screening for over 50s
  • Voluntary benefits: charitable giving, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, health and cancer screenings for you and your partner, discounted gym memberships and season ticket loans
  • Employee Discount Scheme with an app to save on the go
  • Free access to healthcare apps such as Peppy, Unmind, Aviva Digital GP and volunteering app on Hand for all employees
  • Generous family leave policies

At Motability Operations, we believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We want to sustain a culture that nurtures, where employees are free to flourish and where they're rewarded equally, regardless of race, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and as such, all our offices provide first-rate disability access. With our hybrid working environment, we do our best to accommodate part-time and flexible working requests where possible, building on our culture of trust, empowerment, and flexibility.

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