Job Description:
Information Security Management System Lead UKI
We’re looking for an experienced and influential Information Security Management System Leader to lead and continually strengthen our Information Security Management System across the UK&I Zone.
The Information Security Management System Lead (ISMS) is accountable for establishing, operating, maintaining, and continually improving the organization’s ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2, CSRB, Cyber Essentials Plus, and applicable regulatory, contractual, and customer requirements. The role provides leadership for information security governance, risk management, and compliance across the UK&I Zone.
If you’re passionate about ISO 27001 governance, cyber resilience, and working across complex digital environments, this is a career‑defining opportunity.
We would like this role to be based in Leeds, Warrington, London or Scarborough. This will be a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week on site.
What will you do:
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Ownership of our ISO/IEC 27001‑aligned ISMS
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Information security governance, policies, and risk management
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Compliance with NIS2, CSRB, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR & customer requirements
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Certification activities: ISO 27001, CE+ audits, internal audits, reviews
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Security controls, incident governance & assurance
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Cross‑functional collaboration with IT, engineering, cyber, privacy & global teams
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Organisation‑wide security awareness & culture programmes
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Reporting of ISMS, NIS2, risk KPIs/KRIs to senior leadership
(External) English Qualifications:
What Will Make You Successful:
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Proven experience leading an ISO/IEC 27001-certified ISMS.
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Strong knowledge of information security, governance, risk, and compliance.
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Experience managing NIS2 or similar regulatory cyber frameworks.
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Experience owning Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
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Experience managing audits and customer security assessments.
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ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor (highly desirable).
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CISSP, CISM, or equivalent (desirable).
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Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to Have: Regulated‑industry experience, NIST/SOC2 knowledge, and certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP, or CISM.
What's in it for you:
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Leadership role in shaping and implementing enterprise-wide security strategies
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks
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Professional growth through continuous learning and development in cybersecurity
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Collaborative environment with exposure to diverse security challenges
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Impact-driven role protecting critical business assets and intellectual property
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Work across global cyber, IT, engineering & digital teams
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A chance to deliver real impact in a high‑visibility role
Ready to lead our ISMS? Apply now and help shape the future of our cyber resilience.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
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+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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