Information Security Manager

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Information Security Manager

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: CIO

Compensation: GBP 90,000 / year

Description

Salary: GBP 90,000 per annum | Hybrid (minimum 3x days per week in London office)

Leading the way in electric vehicle charging, we've been at the forefront of adoption in the UK since 2009. With over 240,000 charge points installed so far, out of a total of 1 million in the UK, we make EV ownership simple and affordable.

Partnering with top automotive brands like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Kia, as well as energy leaders such as EDF and Centrica, we've earned accolades such as the 'Which? - Trusted Trader' award and 'Best for Value, Home EV Chargers - What Car?'

With our international expansion, we aim to transform the EV charging landscape not just in the UK, but now across Europe.

Our Ways of Working

We're all about flexibility, community and a healthy work-life balance. Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office working. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but you can expect to work from our London office between 8-12 days per month.

To support this, the successful applicant should be within a reasonably commutable distance to our office (Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8HB).

Join the EVolution:

In this position, you'll be joining Technology team, reporting directly to CIO, your main responsibilities will include:

• Security Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and growth.
• Policy Development: Establish and enforce security policies, protocols, and procedures to protect the company's data and infrastructure.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess security risks and implement mitigation strategies to manage and reduce risk to an acceptable level.
• Security Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the information security function, including monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements related to information security and data protection.
• Security Awareness: Develop and deliver security awareness training programs to educate employees on security best practices.
• Incident Response: Lead the incident response planning and investigation of security breaches, and coordinate with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
• Technology Management: Manage and maintain security tools and technology and evaluate new solutions to enhance the security posture.
• Vendor Management: Work with third-party vendors to ensure their security measures align with the company's requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on the status of information security to senior management and the board of directors.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions, and continuously improve the security program.

Electrify us with your skills:

To succeed in this role, you'll ideally bring experience in Information Security. We're looking for someone with:

• Prior experience in Information Security leadership roles, with a focus on aligning to industry frameworks (ISO27001/NIST)
• Proven experience of implementing policies and processes that are pragmatic and evolve with business needs
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A culture of a continuous learning backed up with professional security management certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security.
• Experience with security operations, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security, especially in AWS or Azure environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with scale ups and fast-paced growth environments.
• Strong understanding of IT best practices, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
• Exceptional communication, presentation skills and interpersonal abilities.
• A highly analytical mindset with superb problem-solving skills.

Perks that spark joy:

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Work abroad for up to 20 days per year
• Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme and free Pod Point
• Family & friend discount scheme
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
• Very generous parental and family leave
• Pension scheme with a 4.5% matched contribution
• Eyecare scheme
• Life insurance covering up to 4x your annual salary
• Virtual GP provided by HealthHero
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Important Information:

You must have the legal right to work in the UK. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Your privacy is important to us, all information shared will be handled according to our Candidate Privacy Notice.