Information Security Manager – UK Home-based
This is an ideal opportunity for the next step in your cyber career. We’re looking for an Information Security Manager to join our Cyber Consulting division, supporting a portfolio of Capita clients. This role gives you the opportunity to work across both technical and governance areas, influence how projects are delivered, and contribute to Capita’s overall cyber security maturity.
You’ll collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders and security specialists across the business, strengthening secure operations and ensuring trusted service delivery. Successful candidates will require eligibility for SC Clearance.
At Capita, we live by our values: Customer First, Always; Fearless Innovation; Achieve Together; Everyone is Valued. These guide how we work, collaborate, and deliver exceptional results. How this role aligns with our values.
Values Alignment
* Customer First, Always – You’ll help protect client and organisational information, ensuring strong security controls and supporting secure service delivery across Pensions and wider Capita teams.
* Fearless Innovation – You’ll contribute to improving how we manage cyber risk, deliver audits and strengthen our frameworks—supporting smarter, future‑focused ways of working.
* Achieve Together – You’ll partner with cyber, operations, technology and account teams, sharing insight, supporting colleagues and helping to maintain consistent security standards.
* Everyone is Valued – You’ll help colleagues feel informed, supported and confident in making secure decisions, promoting accessible, inclusive security awareness.
What We’re Looking For (Essential Skills)
* Information Security Risk Management & Governance
* ISO/IEC 27001:2022 & Cyber Security Standards
* Experience in an Information Security Manager or similar role
You Will Also Need
* Strong understanding of ICT technologies and cyber security controls
* Experience assessing and managing security risks across varied sectors or accounts
* Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills
* Clear, accessible communication internally and externally with stakeholders
Preferred
* CISM or CISSP certification
* ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor
Desirable
* ISO 22301 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor
* PCI‑DSS Internal Security Assessor (PCI ISA)
* ISACA CISA
What You’ll be Doing
* Identifying and reporting weaknesses in cyber security controls
* Leading Cyber Health Checks and supporting remediation activity
* Investigating and documenting security incidents in line with policy
* Chairing (internal/external) cyber security working groups and supporting Change Advisory Boards
* Managing compliance with partner standards and codes of connection
* Contributing to the development and maintenance of cyber security policy
* Maintaining the information security risk register and treatment plans
* Promoting cyber security awareness across teams and accounts
* Conducting internal and second‑party audits
* Supporting and maintaining ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certification
Join Capita – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Capita is a dynamic leader in consulting and digital services, helping some of the UK’s most recognised organisations 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.
We’re committed to your development and success, providing opportunities to learn, progress, and shape better outcomes for customers and communities. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your career, Capita is the place for you. Check out our website www.capita.com
What’s in it for you
* Remote working – work from wherever you’re happiest in the UK
* Competitive Salary
* 23 days’ holiday, rising to 27 (pro rata) – plus the option to buy more after 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
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.
Location
Home‑Based – GBR, United Kingdom
Time Type
Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
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