Security & business continuity administrator Work, Jobs in Bilston, Wmd (with Salaries)

Security and Business Continuity Administrator
Gambling Commission —Birmingham
- £26,845 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
6d
Security & Business Continuity Administrator
Gambling Commission —Birmingham
- £26,845 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
7d
Corporate Assurance Officer - Legal Aid Agency
Ministry of Justice —Birmingham
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Database Administrator
BNP Paribas —Solihull
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Systems Manager
KRL Logistics —Solihull
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Principal Research Infrastructure Engineer & Team Lead - IT Services - 107907 - Grade 9
University of Birmingham —Birmingham
- £58,225 - £87,974 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Team management
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
22h

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Security and Business Continuity Administrator

Gambling Commission -
Birmingham

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£26,845 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

GSEC
Stakeholder liaison
Incident response
Presentation skills
GIAC Certification
Cyber security risk management
CompTIA Security+
Cybersecurity compliance and governance strategy development

Full job description

Details

Reference number

477678

Salary

£26,845

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Other

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

Up to two years to cover a short-term piece of work.

Business area

GC - Digital Data and Technology

Type of role

Information Technology

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

Location
About the job
Benefits
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Location

Birmingham

About the job

Job summary

The role:

As the Security and Business Continuity Administrator you will contribute to the successful delivery of outcomes across all business plan deliverables and business as usual activities which require security and business continuity expertise. This is a key role within the Digital & Technology team reporting to the Security & Business Continuity Manager. The role is predominantly concerned with supporting the team with the Commissions security tasks, but you will also be required to advise and guide colleagues on external facing security matters and assist with Business Continuity tasks.

Job description

Your responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining security standards, certifications and accreditations in line with departmental or wider Government requirements.
Engage with Business Continuity plan owners to monitor maturity and support the programme to deliver business continuity initiatives.
Support the team in managing Cyber Security issues with key stakeholders, including external parties and actively develop strong working relationships.
Maintain and help the team with developing, monitoring Cyber Security policies and security controls, ensuring they remain appropriate and proportionate to the threats faced and meet business requirements and central government policies.
Reporting and escalating information security breaches in an appropriate and timely manner.
Work closely with the Commercial team to assess and monitor information security compliance and resilience of third-party suppliers.
Support the team on conducting security risk assessments to established controls to mitigate risk.
Provide administrative support for internal and external audit and compliance activities.
Support colleagues with providing awareness on general information security management principles and data protection.
Provide administrative support to the security team at regular project meetings to manage, report and remediate information security risks.
Support security awareness training and induction training for colleagues.
Support the team with the day-to-day Business Continuity activities.
Assist in incident response and crisis management, in the event of a security breach, natural disaster, or any other emergency.
Stay informed of the latest security trends, emerging threats, and regulatory requirements, updating the Security and Business team accordingly.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the level of responsibility at the request of their Manager.

Person specification

What were looking for:

Essential criteria:

Exposure to information / cyber security with a focus on governance, risk, and compliance.
Strong understanding of key security areas (cyber, personnel, physical, technical) and has experience in using them to protect organisational assets.
Self-starter, willingness to learn new skills and be self-motivated.
Strong administrative, verbal and written communications skills using Microsoft 365 software.
Prioritise and manage tasks with multiple stakeholders internal and external.

Desirable criteria:

Experienced in internal auditing and gap analysis.
Industry recognised certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, ISC2, ISACA and EC-Council.
Knowledge around ISO 22301 standard - Business Continuity.
Incident management experience and an ability to quickly tailor responses to deal with fast moving situations.
Experience of working within Information Security or IT / Cyber Security, Data Protection governance role(s).

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £26,845, Gambling Commission contributes £7,776 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Our offer to you:

Civil Service Pension, with 28.97% employer contribution. Click for more information
26 days holiday, rising to 29 days after two years service (pro rata)
Holiday purchase scheme (option to buy up to five extra days annual leave)
Flexible working & family friendly policies
Ergonomic, fully accessible office, very close to Birmingham New Street Station
Open, collaborative and people focused culture
Recognised by the Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards 2026.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

Your application:

We value diversity in our workplace and are committed to a culture where each individual is engaged and feels that their contribution is valued and respected. We welcome all applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

To apply for this position, please see the Gambling Commission careers website.

The Gambling Commission have an anonymised recruitment process, so you should not attach a CV to your application. Instead, application questions will ask you to evidence how your personal skills, qualities and experience match the essential criteria for the role.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be declined. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The selection process for this vacancy will comprise of an in-person interview consisting of competency and technical questions. To prepare for your interview please familiarise yourself with the STAR technique for answering interview questions.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Sunday 6th September 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing Monday 14th September 2026.

Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Incomplete applications will be discounted from shortlisting. Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before logging out of your account.

About us:

The Gambling Commission is the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing and regulating gambling activities in the United Kingdom. Our primary role is to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly, openly, and free from crime, while also protecting vulnerable individuals from harm.

We regulate various forms of gambling, including casinos, bingo, sports betting, and lotteries, and issues licenses to operators. We are committed to ensuring a safe and responsible gambling environment, promoting transparency, and enforcing compliance with legal standards to maintain public trust in the industry.

Were proud to have notable industry recognition, including the Regulatory Excellence Award from the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). This prestigious award recognized the Commission's international leadership in enhancing consumer protection through industry collaboration.

If you want to contribute to work that makes a meaningful difference and join an organisation that is a force for good, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

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Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel a department has breached the Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact Governance, Gambling Commission, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B2 4BP in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from us, you can contact the Civil Service Commission.

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