Information Security and Data Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Big Red Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Information Security and Privacy Manager to lead our security initiatives and safeguard sensitive data in a dynamic, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and Implement Security Policies: Develop and implement information security policies and processes across the organization.
  • Security Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert in security and privacy, advising colleagues and senior stakeholders on security and compliance matters.
  • Security Risk Assessments: Lead internal security risk assessments, security training programs, and oversee ISO27001 audits to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
  • Incident Management: Manage security incidents and breaches, ensuring swift response and mitigation to minimize business impact.
  • Compliance and Governance: Ensure ongoing compliance with GDPR and other relevant privacy regulations, performing Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Data Protection Audits as needed.
  • Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with internal teams to align security and privacy measures with business needs, and communicate security and compliance requirements to stakeholders.
Technical Expertise
  • Information Security and Privacy: Proven expertise in information security and privacy, with certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO27001 Lead Auditor, GDPR Practitioner, or equivalent.
  • Compliance Frameworks: Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO27001, GDPR) and experience in IT security, with a focus on data protection and privacy.
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO): Significant experience as a DPO, managing data privacy programs and ensuring GDPR compliance, with expertise in Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), subject access requests, and data breaches.
  • Privacy and Data Protection Legislation: In-depth understanding of privacy and data protection legislation, including GDPR, with the ability to monitor updates and drive organizational compliance.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience and Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in assurance or managerial roles, with 4+ years in security and/or privacy roles, and demonstrable experience as a DPO or in a privacy-related role.
  • Communication and Influencing Skills: Strong influencing skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders and executives, and excellent communication skills to build trusted relationships across the organization.
  • Risk Management and Commercial Acumen: Comprehensive understanding of risk management and commercial acumen to support procurement teams, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and drive progress.


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