Information Security Officer Full Time

Barchester Healthcare

With over 25 years’ experience, over 250 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK’s foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and we have an exciting opportunity for an Information Security Officer to join our IT team to support this goal.The successful candidate will be joining the business during an exciting time of transformation, and this role will provide the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment which requires a pragmatic, commercial approach and the ability to work individually, as well as part of a team, on a variety of projects.This is a permanent, predominantly remote position with occasional travel across the UK, particularly to Inverness and London. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including:Competitive starting salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidaysFlexible, remote workingUnlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarketsFree access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidenceConfidential and free access to counselling and legal services

Required experience and qualifications:Experience in Information Security with a focus on governance, risk, and complianceDesirable relevant qualifications from ISC2, ISACA, EC Council etcKnowledge of IT systems, networking principles, and security controlsStrong communication skills and good attention to detailSelf-motivated, with a passion for career developmentAble to travel occasionally, ideally with a full UK driving licence

Role and responsibilities:Support the continual development and maintenance of the organisation’s cybersecurity and privacy strategy Facilitate and conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests to identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategiesSupport and manage the response to security incidentsSupport the development and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standardsSupport and build out the provision of training to employees on cybersecurity best practices and data privacy requirementsStay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and continuously improve the organisation’s security postureCollaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into all business processes and systemsManage relationships with external security vendors and service providers

If you’d like to use your expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.