Overview
We are looking for an experienced Information Security Officer to join our Technology Security team within the Group’s Technology Department. The team consists of 4 people who are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Group’s data and technology by providing security expertise to staff to develop a culture of security, awareness, compliance, and inclusion throughout the Group. If you have a passion for the security and privacy of individuals and systems this may be the role for you.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the development and maintenance of information security policies and processes to ensure data, systems and applications are secure and robust
- Providing support and advice to staff and partners on governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures as needed
- Supporting the effective resolution of customers’ security issues and queries
- Liaising with the Technology Service Desk to ensure a high-quality level of customer service is provided
- Carrying out appraisals of new and existing processes and their suitability to meet the future needs of the Group whilst meeting security requirements
- Identifying risks and vulnerabilities and raising awareness of these information security issues
- Promoting digital health and wellbeing
Qualifications
- Degree, management qualification or relevant professional qualification
- Working knowledge of information security practices in a large and complex organisation
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Experience of resolving technical security related issues
- Experience of information security tools
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001 and NIST
- Experience of data protection, UK legislation and GDPR
- Ability to extract and interpret computerised data
- Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and its application
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer care skills
Company Overview
Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.
We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
- Life Assurance
- Employee Volunteering scheme
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £33,397 with an additional policy allowance of £13,178 per annum (rising to £35,144 with an additional policy allowance of £13,867 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Equal Employment Opportunity
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
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