The opportunity
Are you looking to develop your knowledge of information security?
Do you want to be involved in the work of one of the country's largest charities?
About the role
Supporting a university placement, running until September 2026, we're looking for a dynamic, customer focused Information Security Analyst to manage British Heart Foundation's (BHF) day to day Information Security business operations.
You'll cover people, process and technology across all areas of BHF and have daily management of Information Security processes and tools to ensure BHF maintains a strong Information Security posture.
You'll also gain exposure to project related activity as a step for development.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract until September 2026.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our London office.
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About you
Eligible to individuals working towards a STEM Degree, ideally in Information or Cyber Security, you'll have an understanding of GDPR/Data Protection as well as a wider knowledge of IT/Technology Governance best practice.
You'll have practical knowledge of IT/Technology Governance best practice and will be able to understand, analyse, interpret, explain, and summarise complex data and in a logical manner.
Able to think ahead and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, you'll have excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills, able to adapt verbal and written communication to different audiences.
To be successful in this role you'll also have the following:
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Confidence, able to use your initiative and work independently
• Ability to liaise with technical and non-technical people in a clear manner
• Self-motivated and a self-starter
• A team player, able to work with the wider team
About us
At British Heart Foundation, we are focused on the urgent need to fund more research into heart and circulatory diseases like heart diseases, stroke, vascular dementia and the conditions that cause them, to find answers fit for 21st century challenges. We are independent, have more than fifty years of breakthroughs under our belts and we won't stop until we beat heartbreak forever.
We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Interview process
The interview process will be held over MS Teams.
How to apply
It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer, and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
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