Information Security Specialist

**About The Role**:
**Contract type**:_Permanent_

**Hours**:_Full-time,_**_ _**_35 hours_

**Location**:_Head Office, Nottingham (hybrid working, 2 days per week onsite)_

**Salary**:£55000 - £65000

We are growing our Information Security team and have an opportunity to join The Nottingham as an Information Security Specialist As an organisation we’re looking for different perspectives, diverse thinking, and new expertise to help accelerate our organisational transformation

We’re committed to protecting what matters most, our customer and colleague data. Our comprehensive security solutions ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of both customer and corporate information. Safeguarding against potential risks, the Information Security team preserve the Society's credibility, financial stability, and ongoing business activities.

This would be a great opportunity for an experienced Information Security Analyst or Specialist looking for more breadth and development in an organisation transforming at pace for the future.

**Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as an Information Security Specialist at The Nottingham -**
- A key area of your role will be to ensure the organisation is compliant with IT security policies, standards and procedures based around ISO 27001 to ensure we are not exposed to threats that are capable of weakening the Society’s security defences.
- You will manage the security related configurations of servers and firewalls, and management of periodic assessments to confirm that the Society is not vulnerable.
- Contribute to our culture of learning and skill development within the team and stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Information Security.

**About you: -**
- You will be collaborative, curious and change resilient.
- We’re looking for experience working in an IT Security environment with an understanding of ISO 27001, NIST CyberSecurity Framework or equivalent.
- You will have a sound technical knowledge of computing, cloud and communications technologies.
- You will ideally hold CISSP (Certified Information Security Systems Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or similar.

**Reward & Benefits: -**
- A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme (buy up to 5 days) and enhanced family leave.
- Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
- Flexible and hybrid working to encourage a work life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
- A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
- A strong sustainability agenda - we’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
- We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.
- Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

**Embracing Diversity Together: -**

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

**About Us**:
We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and - well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.

Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures i