Information Security Specialist

Posted 2 weeks ago by Reed Technology

Remote job
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Salary/Rate:
£45,000 - £60,000/annum

The company :

This business has a focus on improving society by considering social outcomes. They aim to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for their employees. They have recently made the North East their technical HQ, and have extensive opportunities for all who join them on their mission to revolutionise technology across the business. With an award-winning team built in the past year, they have the opportunity to expand and take on new projects.

Opportunities for you:

With millions of pounds of investment into the cyber security structure and strategy, this role is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the team that drives change across a global business. You will be exposed to a range of projects and challenges across the year and have huge growth opportunities with the business. There are significant training budgets and the opportunity to work alongside some of the best in the business.

The role:

This team are looking Information Security Specialist to significantly contribute to the enhancement of our organisation's information security programme. This pivotal role involves the creation, implementation, and management of training programmes that aims to elevate employees' understanding of information security policies, procedures, and best practices.

Day to Day of the role:

  • Collaborate with Group and Regional information security teams to customise training programmes to regional business needs.
  • Develop and implement metrics and reporting for the adoption of key systems and solutions.
  • Regularly align training content with organisational changes and security requirements.
  • Create, review, and update induction training programmes emphasising security awareness and compliance for new staff.
  • Partner with external training resource providers to personalise training content and oversee training performance metrics.
  • Work with internal Learning and Development Business Partners and Regional IT & Security Managers to assess training effectiveness.
  • Deliver tailored training courses that meet the specific needs of the organisation.
  • Perform capability assessments to pinpoint skill gaps and set training priorities.
  • Analyse training statistics to provide actionable insights and support stakeholders with data-driven recommendations.
  • Design customised learning pathways for various job families and roles.
  • Help develop skills matrices that align with security competencies.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Private BUPA Healthcare
  • Continuous development opportunities
  • Agile/flexible working
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies - for parents and care givers
  • Annual company performance bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
  • Regular local social and networking events
  • The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Monday - Friday / Permanent/ 37.5 Hours / Hybrid Working 3 days in office/ Central Newcastle

Next Steps? If you would like to know anything more about this role or even just want to hear what other Infrastructure, Cloud and Security positions I have that may also be a good match for you then please apply to this advert / or catch me on LinkedIn "Hayley Bee

You must be fully eligible to work in the UK to apply to this position

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
X3-1067935_1720513485
Job ID:
221968191

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