Join us as a key player in our Security Operations team, where you'll lead the charge in developing a comprehensive framework for Security Operations and Technology compliance reporting.
This role is crucial in meeting our Bertelsmann’s (our parent company) compliance standards and enhancing our Technology Operations through strategic exception reporting. As the subject matter expert, you'll provide invaluable insights to senior leaders, so this is your opportunity to drive innovation and make a significant impact at the world's largest trade book publisher.
About Technology at Penguin
Our Technology division is charging ahead with our strategic plan to amplify the voices of our organisation in line with our core mission. We have been on a very successful journey within Penguin Random House UK Technology to create the book publisher of the future ensuring that our estate is fit for the great opportunities we want to harness. This includes leveraging the potential of Cloud solutions, continuously enhancing our security measures, revitalising or upgrading from legacy applications, advancing our AI capabilities with care and enhancing our interactions with strategic partners and suppliers both locally and globally. Our Technology Division spans across two vibrant office locations in London and Colchester, where approximately 200 colleagues are dedicated to empowering our mission – we make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone.
We are also on a journey to create a workplace that is truly inclusive, empowering and equitable for all. Our recent successes have seen a significant measurable increase in our division’s engagement and sense of belonging. We are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is valued, and every individual can make a meaningful impact doing great work, and your role will be vital in leading this.
To find out more about our Technology team,
Key responsibilities:
1. Accountable for understanding and documenting security operations and compliance reporting requirements, ensuring agreement by key stakeholders.
2. Develop reports and processes, leveraging automation and tools for efficient data population.
3. Build reporting structures that provide core information, metrics, compliance status, intelligence, and commentary.
4. Collaborate with Security Operations, Technology Operations, Information Security teams, and senior leadership to meet their information needs.
5. Develop escalation triggers and processes for timely and proportionate handling of compliance and anomalies.
What you will bring:
Essential criteria:
6. Proven experience in Information Security or Cyber Security, ensuring you can apply context to reporting requirements effectively.
7. Strong Business Analyst skills to understand stakeholder needs, build processes, and interpret data accurately.
8. Familiarity with security compliance frameworks to ensure precise reporting against key controls.
9. Ability to learn and utilise common Cyber Security tools for relevant and accurate data reporting.
10. Excellent written communication skills to craft meaningful reports for audiences ranging from technical experts to senior executives.
11. Excellent ability to communicate, influence, and persuade a diverse range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
12. An automation-focused mindset, dedicated to minimising manual effort and maximising value-added work.
Application instructions
Please apply with your CV by 11:59pm on Tuesday 13th May.
13. Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.
14. We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and an in-person second stage interview in our offices in London. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.
Salary
£65,000 - £70,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
What you can expect from us
Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.
Hybrid working
While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues as well as learn our business, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important.
Hybrid working is our current practise with time spent working from home, in our London office or on occasion our Colchester office. Time required in the office will vary depending on projects and collaborative working sessions, and we are happy to discuss this during the interview process. As a guide we expect 2 days per week will be spent in our office locations.
About Penguin
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
The recruitment process
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you will bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Company: Penguin Books Limited
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: SW11 7BW
Job ID: 279652