Information Security Officer

Working within our IT & Data department, you will play a vital role in providing technical support across the organisation to progress the Migrant Help Strategy of 2024-29 and thereafter. Due to our growth as an organisation and the decision made for IT & Data to take more responsibility for internal systems, multiple technical resources have been approved to help support our colleagues achieve successful outcomes for our clients. Working closely with the Head of IT and commercial teams, you will continually seek ways and opportunities to improve the service provided to our staff and clients.,

• Conducting risk assessments, to Identify and evaluate security risks and vulnerabilities in MH IT systems.
• Developing and implementing security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Responding to security breaches and incidents, conducting investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducting regular security audits and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of current security measures and identify any gaps or areas for improvement.
• Advising clients on security improvements and new technologies to enhance their organisation resilience to potential threats.
• Produce reports for the Information Governance / ISMS Group (IG/ISMS), Information Asset Owners (IAOs) and the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) as required.
• Ensuring that MH IT systems comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards.
• Supporting training and awareness programs for MH employees on security best practices.
• Maintain currency with emerging security trends, risks, new guidance or standards (internal and external) and security enhancing technologies.
  
  The successful candidate will be detail oriented, analytical with strong problem solving skills, and be passionate about providing the best service and care., If you are an experienced and dynamic Information Security Officer and are looking an exciting role that is making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!, Proficiency in network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experienced in responding to and managing security incidents, including conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.
What else to expect:
• This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and or Counter Terrorism Check.
• Due to the nature of this role, you will operate on a hybrid basis with a good mix of at-home and office working with regular travel required., Be able to provide a valid passport eg. 10 year full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain
• Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years
• Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years and/or suitable documentation to cover any gaps in employment
  
  Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for over 60 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.
We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work.


• Flexibility and work life balance
• Enhanced family friendly provisions
• Additional holiday entitlements
• Perkbox benefits
• Non-contributory pension scheme.