* required fields

.docx / .pdf

Role requirement

Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Business Support

Specialisim

Information Security

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

BBBH16122

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

06/06/2025

Closing date

27/06/2025

  • Support the Information Security Manager in advising stakeholders on best practices to meet business objectives while maintaining security compliance.
  • Assist in implementing and aligning security controls with corporate and departmental strategies, particularly around ISO 27001:2022 standards.
  • Participate in internal security assessments and liaise with external parties to ensure robust and efficient solutions are adopted.
  • Keep informed of emerging threats and developments in cyber and information security, providing up-to-date risk assessments and recommendations.
  • Ensure policies and controls align with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR) and internal compliance frameworks.
  • Support business continuity and incident response planning to minimise operational disruption.
  • Contribute to internal audits and facilitate compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Skills and Experience:

  • Ideally two years of experience delivering and implementing information security solutions in a business environment.
  • Strong understanding of information and IT security challenges and standards.
  • Solid working knowledge of security technologies (e.g. Endpoint Protection, Data Protection, Cloud Security) and cyber capabilities (e.g. SIEM, SOC, Vulnerability Management).
  • Familiarity with recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIST, COBIT, or ISF.
  • Experience supporting security strategy within cloud-based environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage or contribute to security-related projects.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and persuasively.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Degree in Information Systems or a related field.
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, or ISO 22301 would be advantageous.

INDPERM

Contact

Image
T: 0131 264 0229 M: 07535 897 810
Louise Powrie Managing Director

Louise is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Core-Asset Consulting, and has been a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team since its inception in 2005. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, she initially specialised in asset management before expanding her expertise to include FinTech, Platforms, and Pensions in response to evolving client demands.

Louise’s extensive network and deep market understanding, along with her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), have established her as a trusted partner in filling critical roles for the UK & Ireland’s largest brands. Responsible for the strategic management of the team, Louise is dedicated to ensuring that Core-Asset Consulting continues to be a trusted partner for both existing and new clients.

We put people before profit, service before sales and ethics above all.

Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer

You might also be interested in

20-Jan-2025

The 2020s have seen monumental changes in employment, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different, with several trends key emerging.

Read more
19-Nov-2024

Louise Powrie, Managing Director, reflects on her journey to co-founding a business that prioritises integrity and inclusivity.

Read more
01-Aug-2024

A conversation featuring our Associate Director, Emma Hogg, discussing her career journey and key recruitment trends.

Read more
24-Jul-2024

Here’s a closer look at what makes us different.

Read more