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Information Security Officer

TPP Recruitment
City of London
3 weeks ago
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Information Security Officer

Hybrid – Home & London | Permanent | £68,000 | 35 hrs/week (flexible)


A rare and brilliant opportunity to join this international development children’s charity, as their new Information Security Officer. You'll be the expert, working closely with the Chief Information Officer and other senior leaders to embed security practices across systems, suppliers, and staff. You’ll be joining a small but impactful Technology team where the culture is collaborative and down-to-earth. You’ll have the autonomy to get stuck in, alongside the backing to develop professionally, whether that’s through security qualifications or broader leadership skills.


What you will be doing

As Information Security Officer, you’ll lead the implementation of the organisation’s cyber security plans.


  • Act as subject matter expert on information security across the organisation
  • Ensure compliance with standards like Cyber Essentials Plus and CIS.
  • Oversee third-party security providers and outsourced ICT services.
  • Manage incident response planning, investigations, and reporting.
  • Deliver engaging training to build a strong security culture.
  • Collaborate with Legal and Data Protection teams to ensure GDPR compliance.
  • Stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies to drive continuous improvement.
  • Opportunity to influence at board level without people management responsibilities


What we are looking for

What matters most is your hands-on experience navigating real-world security challenges and your ability to see both the technical and human side of data protection.


You should have:

  • Proven experience in ICT security management and incident response (CIS and Cyber Essential Plus).
  • Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and cloud security.
  • Familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS.
  • Excellent communication skills and a pragmatic, risk-based mindset.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. AZ-500, CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are highly desirable.


This role offers hyrbid working (1-2 days/week in office) as well as open discussion around different working patterns i.e 9-day fortnight and varied start/finish times. The organisation values professional development and had a learning & development fund for certifications and career growth. A strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance within a supportive, inclusive culture that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.


To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV by the 26th of August 2025 at 5.00 PM. Cover letters are not required.


Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.


We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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