Information Security Manager (£44,198 - £57,400)
Have you got experience managing digital and information security, risk and compliance?Are you skilled in the application and use of Microsoft technologies in a business environment?Do you see the bigger picture, championing change, innovation and effective ways of working to improve outcomes?Is it important your work makes a difference, positively impacting those around you, including our society?
If you are looking for a role that packs impact, you can join our Digital Services and Technology (DS&T) Team as Information Security Manager. You will be joining the VCA at an exciting time in our digital transformation programme. You will be at the forefront of our daily operations, supporting staff, customers and stakeholders, in the UK and overseas.Paul Taylor, Chief Digital and Information Officer, shares more about joining our DS&T Team and the VCA
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About Us
Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority.With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of.
Job description
As Information Security Manager, you will play an important role in securing the VCA’s digital services and information. You will be responsible for creating and reviewing security policy documentation, overseeing the information security audit process and analysing audit data to make recommendations on how the Agency can ensure information remains secure; conforming to processes, procedures and regulations.
A confident and clear communicator, in-person and written, you will support user awareness and training sessions to ensure cyber security remains at the forefront of information handling across the Agency. Where incidents do occur, you will lead on investigations into this activity and action any lessons learned from these to improve the Agency’s resilience and protection against future threats.
Furthermore, you will report key information security activities to the VCA senior leadership team, work with partners and suppliers to ensure security requirements are reflected in contracts and deliverables, and you will be a key member of the VCA’s Information Security Management Group.
Working in a fast-paced environment, with UK and overseas offices, your days will be varied. As a core member of the Digital Services and Technologies Team, you will be involved in many projects at one time. You will need to manage your workload and conflicting deadlines, working flexibly to account for any unplanned activity.You will be forward-thinking with excellent customer service skills and the ability to see the bigger picture; contributing ideas for innovative and effective ways of working. The VCA acknowledge the value of skilled professionals. Depending on your experience, you may also be awarded an additional allowance on top of a competitive salary and comprehensive Civil Service benefits package.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in the VCA’s business transformation projects and daily operations. Your contribution will not only positively affect staff, customers and stakeholders, you will also have an impact on our society through the VCA’s mission and objectives.