Information Security Analyst

We have a great opportunity for an Information Security Analyst at StepChange Debt Charity in Leeds. This will be a key role within the Technology Services department, working with colleagues within the team and throughout the Charity to implement procedural and technical aspects of information security.

Where you'll work:

You'll split your time between our Leeds office and home. Currently we ask all colleagues to work from the office for a minimum of 2 days a month.

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing the Charity's information security controls and related processes
• Working with stakeholders across the charity to highlight their responsibilities in relation to information security, and helping them implement appropriate control measures
• Developing and maintaining information security processes and standards, ensuring they're adhered to
• Reviewing risks and issues to assist in identifying root causes
• Responding to data protection legislation queries and providing advice to colleagues

What you'll bring:

• A broad knowledge of information security principles
• Experience of security process development and implementation
• Understanding of the UK Data Protection Act and GDPR legislation
• Knowledge of risk management principles
• Communications and influencing skills
• Excellent analytical skills

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000

The rewards:

• 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 29), plus bank holidays
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working- with IT equipment provided when you're working from home
• A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications
• Travel season ticket loans
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group Company Life Assurance
• Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
• Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to financial planning and advice
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Family friendly pay: pre-adoption/fertility/surrogacy and post-adoption pay
• Long service awards
• Free hot drinks (tea, coffee, hot chocolate) in the office

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We're always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It's not just about the professional experience you bring - we're interested in who you are and your potential. If there's an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they'll be happy to help.