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.
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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.
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