Information Security Officer

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an experienced Information Security Officeron a permanentbasis, to be located in Warrington offering hybrid working.
Role Description
Key responsibilities include:

• Support the operation of client Data Protection Compliance Programme
• Provide advice and guidance concerning data protection and Information Security
• Develop and deliver training and awareness materials and communications concerning data protection and Information Security
• Support the completion, review and maintenance of Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Support Information Security Risk Assessments and associated Risk Treatment activities
• Engage with customers and other external bodies
• Conduct maturity assessments of security capabilities and controls
• Develop plans to implement, develop and enforce security requirements
• Develop and maintain assurance function and capabilities incorporating risk management
• Support the maintenance of clients security policies, standards, processes, procedures and guidance
• Lead customer engagements and internal workshops
• Conduct Internal Audits
• Engage, support, and facilitate any compliance and external audit requirements
• Support business development initiatives
• Participate in security investigations as needed

Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• At least 3 years previous experience in a data protection / GRC / Information Security assurance role
• A relevant professional certification such as: CISM, CRISC, CISA etc.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• An effective decision maker, who utilises evidence, available data and personal knowledge to provide clear, accurate and professional decisions
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage business expectations
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills
• Understanding and experience of business and technical Information Security concepts including risk management, defence in depth, and accreditation demands
• Practical experience of ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
• Demonstratable commitment to ongoing professional development

Preferred Qualifications:
ISO 27001 Implementer or Lead Implementer
ISO 27001 Auditor or Lead Auditor
Education/Training qualification
Why We're Different:
Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.
Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!
We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:
As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.