Head of Information Security

• Hybrid / Flexible base locations
• 36 hours per week - flexible working supported
• Permanent

London - £97,414 to £121,767per annum plus £5,000 car allowance

National - £86,016 to £107,519 per annum plus £5,000 car allowance

This is a really exciting time for Clarion's Group Technology Team; we're recruiting for a variety of new Tech roles and we're looking to you to join our growing team.

This is an amazing opportunity for you to join us, an organisation which has ambitious plans to deliver technology solutions which truly deliver customer-centred outcomes.

Our vision is to harness technology to build a better future for Clarion, its people, and communities. At Clarion, we understand how important technology is for the success of our business and are proud of the progress we have made to date in building a modern technology platform.

Join our team and you'll be part of a group of talented, enthusiastic and supportive people who have a passion for bringing technology to life for social good.

We're looking for an experienced Head of Information Security to lead and manage the Clarion security function, managing, reviewing, and maturing the design, selection of and implementation of security controls to improve resilience and reduce security risk to Clarions information assets.

You'll develop and foster security awareness throughout Clarion and provide governance and assurances on the effectiveness of the security program, influencing stakeholders across the organisation to win support for security and resilience initiatives.

Highly experienced in the application of information security standards and frameworks, you'll have extensive hands-on technical experience in at least one IT or cyber security discipline and be skilled in determining, establishing, and maintaining appropriate security strategies, policies, standards, and procedures for protecting Clarion's information security assets.

With extensive knowledge of security technologies, including network, application, identity and access management and encryption you'll develop and lead an effective, high-performance Information Security team and support your Director to establish clear and measurable strategic plans, budgets and targets with robust and fit-for-purpose operational procedures to deliver measurable service improvements and ensure that all elements of the service are the best value for money.

Capable of influencing change in areas of business outside of direct authority and with experience of managing or investigating information security incidents and investigations at all levels, you'll advise Clarion senior leadership and other relevant stakeholders to enable effective decision making on information security matters.

You'll develop and deliver the Clarion information security strategy and solutions, aligned with wider business goals and industry frameworks, mature and maintain organisational security policies, standards, and processes to protect information assets, enforce compliance, and lead incident response and disaster recovery efforts in the event of security compromise or incidents.

With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

What you can expect from us

Here at Clarion we're dedicated to rewarding hard work and commitment and providing benefits that support you and your lifestyle. As standard we offer;-

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates

• Initial 25 Days annual leave (plus bank holiday), increasing to 30 days after 3 years' service.

• A flexible benefit scheme tailored to you, inclusive of healthcare options, dental insurance, restaurant card and cycle to work along with 1% of your salary to spend on whichever approved benefit you like!

• Matched pension contributions of up to 7.5% of your salary with generous life assurance

• Flexible and agile working for the majority of our employees.

Other perks

• Company Bonus Scheme

• Eye care vouchers

• Holiday trading scheme allowing you to buy and sell leave

• Free counselling and legal advice scheme for you and your family

• Interest free loans for season ticket and study leave

Our commitment to equality and diversity means that we are keen to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, including but not limited to part-time working and job share, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and compassionate leave.

To find out more please visit our website.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024 at midnight.

For further details on this vacancy and to download the role profile please visit our website or click 'apply'.

This is a hybrid role with base locations offered at our offices across England. Candidates will be expected to travel to our London offices as required, approximately twice per month.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.