The Opportunity
Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as theInformation Security Risk & Compliance Officer in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office worldwide.
Role Purpose:
The Information Security Risk and Compliance Officer will play a key role in ensuring SCI addresses information and cyber security risks in a timely and effective manner.
Reporting directly to the Director of Information Security and Data Protection, the Information Security Risk and Compliance Officer will work closely with colleagues in the cybersecurity operations and information assurance teams as well as teams across IT and the wider organisation to support risk and compliance activities.
The Information Security Risk and Compliance Officer will be responsible for keeping the IT Risk Register up to date and coordinate risk mitigation actions. The role is also responsible for the coordination of all information security compliance activities including Cyber Essentials, ISO27000 and NIST CSF.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in an information security function or related GRC role
- Strong knowledge of information security / cybersecurity management principles
- Working knowledge of at least one globally recognized information security framework such as ISO27000, NIST CSF or Cyber Essentials
- Experience of conducting information security risk assessments or reviews
- Demonstrable experience of advising stakeholders in relation to risk remediation
- Good knowledge of commonly applied technical and organizational information security controls
- Ability to work with a range of business stakeholders to understand and articulate their activities in line with defined standards
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, with a proactive and collaborative approach, and a strong results orientation
- A commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children
Desirable
- Knowledge of different information risk assessment methodologies (both qualitative and quantitative)
- Good understanding of Enterprise IT including cloud computing technologies (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS)
- Experience of working with Business Analysts, Project Managers, Change Managers and Project Management Offices
We can offer circa £55,000 per annum (If based in the UK) with an option of flexible working hours. If the role is based outside of the UK, National Terms & Conditions (including pay and benefits) will apply.
This role can be based in the UK (London or Remote) or any existing Save the Children International Regional or Country office location on approval, provided the successful candidate has proof of eligibility to work from the preferred location for the duration of the contract.
Where we Work -Where We Work | Save the Children International
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.
Application Information:
Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your salary expectations. A full copy of the role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.
Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.