Information Security Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £45,091 i £49,282 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | (£26,810 - £29,302 pro-rata pa) |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Horsham, West Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Horsham District Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CR1725 |
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About the role:
Horsham District Council is looking for an Information Security Officer to join our Customer and Digital Services team, to develop and support the Information Assets Registers, Security Policies, security training and to promote and provide advice and guidance on the security of applications, systems and networked devices.
As Information Security Officer you will be involved in leading and managing all aspects of Information Security Policy development, monitoring and compliance. In this role, you will liaise with the Council’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Governance Officer regarding the use of and security of information and data assets. The role will also involve ensuring delivery in terms of both Councils’ objectives, Digital and Technology Strategy and appropriate security and statutory standards and guidelines.
About you:
To succeed as Information Security Officer, you will have experience and knowledge of Cyber and Information Security compliance and how to apply this to IT systems and applications. The ability to communicate, both written and verbally, and educate stakeholders in Cyber Security is essential. You will be able to work with members of the Customer and Digital Services team in the procurement, management and integrations of systems and applications to ensure security. As an Information Security Officer, you will also have the ability to advise on IT Security compliance relevant to Horsham District Council and develop the appropriate policies and procedures.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Andrea Curson, Head of Customer and Digital Services on 01403 215457.
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Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our Jobs and careers page to find out more about Working for Horsham District Council and Our employment commitments.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to HR@horsham.gov.uk explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.
Horsham District Council is looking for an Information Security Officer to join our Customer and Digital Services team, to develop and support the Information Assets Registers, Security Policies, security training and to promote and provide advice and guidance on the security of applications, systems and networked devices.
As Information Security Officer you will be involved in leading and managing all aspects of Information Security Policy development, monitoring and compliance. In this role, you will liaise with the Council’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Governance Officer regarding the use of and security of information and data assets. The role will also involve ensuring delivery in terms of both Councils’ objectives, Digital and Technology Strategy and appropriate security and statutory standards and guidelines.
About you:
To succeed as Information Security Officer, you will have experience and knowledge of Cyber and Information Security compliance and how to apply this to IT systems and applications. The ability to communicate, both written and verbally, and educate stakeholders in Cyber Security is essential. You will be able to work with members of the Customer and Digital Services team in the procurement, management and integrations of systems and applications to ensure security. As an Information Security Officer, you will also have the ability to advise on IT Security compliance relevant to Horsham District Council and develop the appropriate policies and procedures.
For an informal discussion about this role please call Andrea Curson, Head of Customer and Digital Services on 01403 215457.
PPA
Applicants invited for interview will be asked to complete a Thomas’ Personal Profile Analysis (PPA) which provides a rapid and deep insight into behavioural preferences and communication style.
About us:
We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.
We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by offering 28 days’ (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.
We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.
To support employees’ professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Visit our Jobs and careers page to find out more about Working for Horsham District Council and Our employment commitments.
To apply:
If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the ‘Experience Section’ of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.
Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to HR@horsham.gov.uk explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.
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