Head of Information Security
Home based role
Competitive salary and bonus
Help strengthen our team as Head of Information Security. This is an amazing opportunity to work at a strategic level and be the go-to person for clients, operational teams, and the Information Security Managers (ISMs) reporting to you. In this leadership role you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining organisational policies, products, and methodologies to manage and reduce information security risks. Plus, you'll drive continuous improvement, share best practices, and help develop the ISM and ISA population.
Successful candidates will be operating at this level, be experienced working with programme development. If you have a background in the pensions sector that would be an advantage.
Candidates must be SC cleared or have ability to obtain SC clearance.
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in Information Security.
* Extensive experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO 2700x, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), ITIL and COBIT.
* Obtain and maintain key cyber security certifications relevant to the role (e.g., CISSP/CISM, CISA, ISO27001 Lead Auditor/Implementor).
* Strong leadership skills and experience managing information security team members.
* Knowledge or background in pensions.
In addition, you will also have:
* High standard of analytical, organisational and planning skills and resource management together with the ability to problem‑solve, prioritise effectively and deliver results.
* Strong communication skills (including report writing), challenging, investigative, influencing and presentation skills, with senior management and in formal committee settings.
* SC cleared or ability to obtain SC clearance.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead the security engagement and be the main security point of contact across a broad sector within Capita to ensure effective security management.
* Provide SME security support into business operations and change initiatives.
* Provide oversight and input on information security related risks across the designated remit.
* Provide strategic risk guidance for IT and non‑IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical and non‑technical controls.
* Conduct security reviews/input of bids proposals, RFP security responses, client exits and new business transitions.
* Conduct investigations, analysis and reviews following breaches of information security controls and prepare recommendations for appropriate control improvements, involving other professionals as required.
* Support security‑related internal and client audits.
* Provide support and input into obtaining and managing security certifications (e.g. PCI, ISO27001).
* Manage a team of information security professionals.
Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organizations transform and thrive. We use cutting‑edge technology and fearless innovation to create smarter, more efficient solutions that make a real difference. Our work spans diverse sectors – government, healthcare, education and finance – offering you the chance to contribute to projects that impact millions of lives. At Capita, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values creativity, growth and inclusion.
What’s in it for you?
* Remote role – work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK.
* 23 days holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) – plus the option to buy more after the qualifying period.
* Paid volunteering day with a charity of your choice.
* Generous family leave policies – including 15 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
* Cycle2Work scheme, pension, life assurance and more.
Customer first, always. Fearless innovation. Achieve together. Everyone is valued.
What we hope you’ll do next:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our strategic goals, we are focused on accelerating gender and ethnic representation in leadership roles. We warmly encourage applications from women and individuals from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’re an equal‑opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com and we’ll get back to you. For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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