Deputy Head of Information Security

Salary - Up to £64,914 Location: Birmingham City Centre Work Pattern - Hybrid Our client are looking for an ambitious Deputy Head of Information Security to join their organisation near Birmingham City Centre. As a well-established, Birmingham-based company - they are looking to onboard an experienced Deputy Head of Information Security to help them to sure up their ISMS and help to effectively and efficiently manage a team. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Head of Information Security in directing and implementing the security strategy. - Identify and manage Information Security risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. - Contribute to the design and implementation of secure systems, with emerging threats and technologies in mind. - Coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring minimal impact of security incidents on the organisation. - Development and delivery of information security training programs, ensuring a business-wide culture of security awareness. Required Knowledge & Skills: - Degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or Business, with extensive technical and/or management experience in a relevant field. - Substantial experience in information security strategy, governance, policy creation, compliance, and incident handling. - CISSP or CISM certification with formal training in information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS). - Skilled in evaluating, managing, and delivering information security training. - Expertise in secure environments, handling sensitive data, and enforcing strict security policies. - In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, penetration testing, and firewalls. - Strong ability to assess and manage information security risks. - Excellent at building relationships across organizational levels, including senior stakeholders. - Experience building and managing teams. - Skilled in working with security suppliers for procurement and service delivery. - Experience in NHS information security policies and governance, including NHS IG toolkit. - Leadership in governance committees or boards, with high-level strategic planning skills. - Experience promoting and monitoring Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. If this sounds like you, or somebody you know, please reach out and we can talk! **please note, there is no sponsorship on offer for this one**