Senior Information Security Analyst
📍 North-West based – Hybrid
💰 £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE) + benefits
🕒 12-month FTC | Full-time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
A growing UK-based organisation in theinsurance and financial services sectoris looking for aSenior Information Security Analystto join their expanding Information Security team.
This opportunity offers a hybrid working model and the chance to join a forward-thinking business during a period of transformation. The role blends technical security experience with GRC responsibilities and provides visibility across key areas of the business.
🔐Key Responsibilities
- Lead security risk assessments and ensure mitigations are tracked and completed.
- Develop, review, and maintain information security policies and procedures.
- Manage third-party risk processes and contribute to vendor assurance activities.
- Align business functions with regulatory and security requirements.
- Oversee vulnerability management efforts in collaboration with IT and SOC teams.
- Conduct security architecture reviews and evaluate controls for improvement.
- Support deployment of new security tools and technologies.
- Provide oversight and documentation for security incidents.
- Deliver actionable security metrics and insights to stakeholders.
- Lead awareness campaigns and contribute to a culture of security.
- Support internal and external audits, representing the security function as needed.
- Stand in for the Head of Information Security in governance and strategy discussions.
✅What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years in Information Security roles, with GRC and technical exposure.
- Experience working with ISO 27001, NIST, or equivalent frameworks.
- Understanding of risk assessment and vulnerability management processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic mindset and ability to lead and mentor.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
💼The Organisation
This is a well-established business in the insurance space with over four decades of experience. The company is known for its supportive working environment and commitment to career development. With national reach and a focus on specialist insurance products, they are undergoing an exciting period of transformation and digital investment.
🌟Benefits Snapshot
- 31–35 days annual leave including bank holidays (depending on tenure and grade)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Life assurance and pension scheme
- Access to mental health and wellbeing support, including counselling and CBT
- Recognition programmes and long service awards
- Flexible benefits allowance and salary sacrifice options
- Social and engagement initiatives throughout the year
Ready to take on a role where your input shapes future security strategy?
Let’s have a confidential chat to explore this further.
