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The Senior Information Security Analyst will be responsible for assuring information security and managing risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information and the systems and processes used for those purposes. They will be responsible for the collection, processing, preservation, analysis, and presentation of evidence in support of information security activities.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Maintains and improves information security solutions for organization systems and products that comply with all applicable security policies, standards, and regulatory framework

• Establishes, implements, and maintains information assurance programs, requirements, and standards based on the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands

• Authors and updates security documentation to include, but not limited to, standards, policy, system security plans, contingency plans, standard operating procedures, and configuration management plans

• Analyzes information assurance-related technical problems and provides engineering and technical support for solving these problems

• Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations while also proactively seeks to uncover indicators of compromise

• Facilitates, performs analysis, and stores appropriate artifacts to respond to audits to comply with regulatory frameworks

• Ensures employees and third parties understand, acknowledge, and fulfill all applicable information security policies

• Conducts computer forensic analysis, data recovery, eDiscovery, and other IT investigative work while collaborating with fraud examiners, legal counsel, human resources (HR), and other IT technical personnel in investigations

• Compiles and analyzes data for management reporting and metrics

• Analyzes potential impact of new threats and communicates risks to relevant business units by monitoring information security related websites to stay up to date on current attacks and trends

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or relevant professional certification + 2-4 years relevant work experience OR Master's +0 OR 8 years relevant experience.

2. Self-motivated and possessing of a high sense of urgency and personal integrity

3. Instinctive and creative with the highest ethical standards and values

4. Excellent investigative skills, problem-solving, insatiable curiosity, and an innate drive to win

5. Technical experience with system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques for identity, data, and access controls

6. Experience with understanding of business needs and commitment to delivering high-quality, prompt, and efficient service to the business

7. An ability to identify and assesses the severity and potential impact of risks and communicate to risk owners outside Information Security in a way that consistently drives objective, fact-based decisions about risk that optimize the trade-off between risk mitigation and business performance

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ( ) if you need anything

Information Security Analyst

We are looking for an Information Security Analyst working as part of a central team supporting a mixture of security operations ensuring compliance with business needs. This will involve vulnerability management, making sure security controls are functioning, mentorship of more junior members and working as part of a 24 x 7 remote support rota.

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Information Security Manager

Location: Central Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days per week in-office)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting an Information Security Manager to lead the operational and strategic security programme for a respected organisation headquartered in central Bristol. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape the company's approach to information risk and resilience, while managing a skilled internal team and driving alignment with industry standards and best practice.

Reporting to the Head of Security & Governance , the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering risk reduction across the business. You'll be responsible for maintaining ISO27001 compliance, overseeing risk assessment and mitigation, and supporting incident management across multi-entity operations.

• Lead and manage a team of three security professionals , supporting their development and day-to-day delivery.
• Ensure ongoing ISO27001 accreditation and alignment with broader assurance frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials).
• Shape and implement the company's information security strategy , including policy, tooling, and training.
• Conduct risk assessments, oversee remediation plans, and guide secure-by-design approaches across projects.
• Provide technical leadership in areas including threat intelligence, compliance reporting, and incident response .
• Support regulatory and internal audits, contributing clear documentation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including service providers and the organisation's parent company.

• Demonstrable experience in information security leadership , including line management or team leadership .
• In-depth knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR, FCA SYSC, PCI DSS and other regulatory/compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies: SIEM, IAM, vulnerability assessment, endpoint protection, cloud services (AWS, SaaS, IaaS) .
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in incident response and enterprise risk reporting.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor (desirable).

• Hybrid working (2 days per week in-office)
• Generous annual leave & pension contributions
• Life assurance and private health options
• Training budget and career development support
• Collaborative, supportive team culture

If you're ready to lead a team, shape an enterprise-wide security programme, and work at the heart of a well-established organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today - successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 working hours.

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. This role is responsible for facilitating the secure delivery of AJ Bell’s technology and business change. The Information Security Architect will play a lead role in designing and implementing security controls and processes. Key to this is assisting and supporting our colleagues in achieving their goals, but in a secure manner.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Subject matter expertise for security best practice, ensuring the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AJ Bell’s systems and data.
li>Design and implementation of enterprise security technology controls and platforms, following industry best practices.
• Supporti g and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security posture
• Carrying out i ternal security reviews both on solutions we develop in house and third-party solutions.
• Support ng audit and due diligence activities within Technology Services
• Wor ing with Information Security, Infrastructure and Architecture to define security standards.
• Acts  s an integration point between the CISO and AJ Bell business and technology teams to ensure security is embedded across the organisation

Competence, knowledge, and skills

Competence

• Experience working  ithin recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.
• 5 years  experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security platforms
• revious experience of delivering and maintaining of technical enterprise security solutions for (but not limited to) the following areas: End Point Protection, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps, Security Monitoring & Remediation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Secure Softwar  Development Life Cycle best practices
• trong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
• Experi nce of security governance and compliance, ideally gained in financial services organisations
• Demons rable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS
• Awarenes  and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape
• Dee  understanding of Information Security solutions and controls
• Ex erience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous
• Atta ned CISSP or similar certification

About us: 

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 593,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £90.4 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work®.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

Our perks and benefits:

• Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributi ns up to 6%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme & Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth & Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
< i>Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes li>Bike loan scheme, Loans for travel season tickets & Parking at Exchange Quay (Subject to availability) < i>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave & Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Death in service scheme
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Ongoing technical training, Professional qualification support & Talent development programmes

Hybrid working:

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of the month in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you

Information Security Manager

Location: Central Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days per week in-office)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting an Information Security Manager to lead the operational and strategic security programme for a respected organisation headquartered in central Bristol. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape the company's approach to information risk and resilience, while managing a skilled internal team and driving alignment with industry standards and best practice.

Reporting to the Head of Security & Governance , the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering risk reduction across the business. You'll be responsible for maintaining ISO27001 compliance, overseeing risk assessment and mitigation, and supporting incident management across multi-entity operations.

• Lead and manage a team of three security professionals , supporting their development and day-to-day delivery.
• Ensure ongoing ISO27001 accreditation and alignment with broader assurance frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials).
• Shape and implement the company's information security strategy , including policy, tooling, and training.
• Conduct risk assessments, oversee remediation plans, and guide secure-by-design approaches across projects.
• Provide technical leadership in areas including threat intelligence, compliance reporting, and incident response .
• Support regulatory and internal audits, contributing clear documentation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including service providers and the organisation's parent company.

• Demonstrable experience in information security leadership , including line management or team leadership .
• In-depth knowledge of ISO27001, GDPR, FCA SYSC, PCI DSS and other regulatory/compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies: SIEM, IAM, vulnerability assessment, endpoint protection, cloud services (AWS, SaaS, IaaS) .
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in incident response and enterprise risk reporting.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor (desirable).

• Hybrid working (2 days per week in-office)
• Generous annual leave & pension contributions
• Life assurance and private health options
• Training budget and career development support
• Collaborative, supportive team culture

If you're ready to lead a team, shape an enterprise-wide security programme, and work at the heart of a well-established organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today - successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 working hours.

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. This role is responsible for facilitating the secure delivery of AJ Bell’s technology and business change. The Information Security Architect will play a lead role in designing and implementing security controls and processes. Key to this is assisting and supporting our colleagues in achieving their goals, but in a secure manner.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Subject matter expertise for security best practice, ensuring the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AJ Bell’s systems and data.
li>Design and implementation of enterprise security technology controls and platforms, following industry best practices.
• Supporti g and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security posture
• Carrying out i ternal security reviews both on solutions we develop in house and third-party solutions.
• Support ng audit and due diligence activities within Technology Services
• Wor ing with Information Security, Infrastructure and Architecture to define security standards.
• Acts  s an integration point between the CISO and AJ Bell business and technology teams to ensure security is embedded across the organisation

Competence, knowledge, and skills

Competence

• Experience working  ithin recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.
• 5 years  experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred

Knowledge & Technical Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security platforms
• revious experience of delivering and maintaining of technical enterprise security solutions for (but not limited to) the following areas: End Point Protection, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps, Security Monitoring & Remediation is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Secure Softwar  Development Life Cycle best practices
• trong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
• Experi nce of security governance and compliance, ideally gained in financial services organisations
• Demons rable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS
• Awarenes  and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape
• Dee  understanding of Information Security solutions and controls
• Ex erience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous
• Atta ned CISSP or similar certification

About us: 

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 593,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £90.4 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2025 named a Great Place to Work®.

At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles.

Our perks and benefits:

• Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributi ns up to 6%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme & Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth & Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
< i>Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes li>Bike loan scheme, Loans for travel season tickets & Parking at Exchange Quay (Subject to availability) < i>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave & Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Death in service scheme
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Ongoing technical training, Professional qualification support & Talent development programmes

Hybrid working:

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of the month in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you

Information Security Manager

Location: Central Bristol
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days per week in-office)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting an Information Security Manager to lead the operational and strategic security programme for a respected organisation headquartered in central Bristol. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to shape the company's approach to informati.

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Information Security Manager

Location: Newport
Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (1 day per week)
Salary: 60 - 70K plus 10% bonus

We are seeking an Information Security Manager to join our client's IT team. This role is crucial in ensuring IT risks are identified, measured, and actively managed to protect the organisation from potential impacts. You will develop and implement IT policies, conduct risk ass.

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INSTANDA - pushing the boundaries of Insurance Technology.

About us:

INSTANDA is the world’s first no-code cloud-based platform, we are changing the way Insurers can design and deliver insurance products to market, allowing them to configure new products at speed completely disrupting the legacy norms in the industry.
INSTANDA has grown significantly in recent years, and we are now a team of 180+ employees primarily based in the UK and US, with partnerships that operate worldwide. We're continuing to grow our business, and Client Delivery is at the forefront of our growth plans, with partnerships that operate worldwide.  

Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge themselves if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fuelled our growth enormously and our aim to be ‘world class’. People at INSTANDA not only have a real sense of shared ownership but are granted share options to benefit from our long-term success making everyone an owner of the business.

So if this sounds like the place you can thrive in and grow your career, please keep reading!

Follow us to learn more: Instanda.com  | LinkedIn  | Twitter  | YouTube

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Information Security Manager who will lead, plan and execute our InfoSec strategy.  You will play a key role in assuring the activities of INSTANDA and a number of our 3rd Party partners. Competent around technology, security frameworks and the cyber threat environment, you will own assurance processes, contribute to a multitude of projects and be involved in decision making.

Your input will be critical to the maintenance and development of Information Security compliance and assurance across the INSTANDA estate and across 3rd parties. A self-starter, you will be comfortable with ambiguity and a lack of detail and be someone who can develop concepts and work with a broad array of individuals and problems. Playing a leading role within InfoSec, with your reach and activity enabling security as a principal consideration across INSTANDA.

Responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the INSTANDA information security management system (ISMS) including the implementation and maintenance of the ISMS across the business;
• Be a key member of the ISO27001 Steering Committee;
• Engage with external security service providers to ensure support is at the required standards and in line with our business needs;
• Create and maintain security documentation to support the sales process with our clients, and responding to their questions as a respected SME;
• Design and implement the internal security education and awareness programmes;
• Drive the maturity of existing security controls across multiple teams, and in collaboration with colleagues across INSTANDA;
• Proactively identify opportunities to mentor and develop colleagues on all aspect of InfoSec, and;
• Collaborate effectively within internal colleagues in security critical roles to ensure InfoSec is embedded and understood.

Requirements

You’ll have demonstrable, proven experience within the following areas:

You’ll be a proactive self-starter, with a proven track record of building and owning an InfoSec strategy; running your own projects. You’ll effectively manage stakeholders, demonstrating high levels of resilience as you seek to influence at all levels within our business whilst managing multiple simultaneous workstreams.

Accreditation in at least one of the following:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Security Frameworks: you’ll have experience delivering and/or maintaining the following key frameworks: ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS and SOC2. You'll have an excellent understanding of InfoSec best practice in these areas.

Audits: You have experience of working with internal and external auditors during audits for relevant frameworks and client audits;

Assurance Principles: y ou will play a central role in the maintenance of 3rd party assurance, providing InfoSec guidance to Project Managers; Account Managers and individuals who are looking to work with external firms to drive INSTANDA business operations forward.

Stakeholder Management: your ability to influence and educate others on InfoSec principals and best practice is fundamental to this role. You’ll be engaging laterally and vertically with multiple internal stakeholders within INSTANDA to Executive level.

Cyber Threats: you will have proven knowledge around industry developments and adjustments to the nature and character of cyber threats.  

Networking Principles: at times, you’ll need to influence decisions on the design and implementation of changes to the INSTANDA networks, based on your understanding of data flows and network principles, as well as your grasp of security frameworks and controls in place.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays.
• For every year of service you complete, we’ll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days)
• One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin.
• Remote & Hybrid approach varying with the nature of your role.
• Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme
• £100 per month to put towards wellness activities.
• Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250
• Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platforms

Additional Information:

This is a UK based role, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please apply directly online

We are not working with any agencies or staffing firms for this role - please do not contact us.