Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Computer Security Risk Governance IT Risk Management ISO/IEC 27000 Series Risk Register General Security Auditing Compliance Management Cyber Security Cyber Security Cyber Security Treatment Planning Auditing Vulnerability Discovery Threat Assessment ISO/IEC 27000 Series ISO/IEC 27000 Series Customer Centricity Stakeholder Engagement

Other Skills

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Incident Reporting
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Information Technology
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Teamwork
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Organizational Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience as an Information Security Manager or similar role with information security risk management, governance and ISO/IEC 27001:2022
CISM or CISSP certification (preferred)
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor (preferred)
PCI-DSS Internal Security Assessor (PCI ISA) or ISACA CISA (desirable)

Requirements:

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 cyber security working groups (internal/external) and supporting Change Advisory Boards
Maintaining the information security risk register and treatment plans; contributing to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials certification and promoting cyber security awareness across teams

Capita

Management Consulting

About Capita

Capita is a leading provider of business process services, driven by data, technology and people. We are a purpose-led, responsible organisation¬. Every day our 50,000 colleagues help millions of people, by delivering innovative, digitally enabled solutions to transform and simplify the connections between government and citizens, businesses and customers. We partner with our clients and provide the insight and technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people’s lives easier and simpler. We operate across three divisions – Capita Public Service, Capita Experience and Capita Portfolio – in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa. Capita is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (CPI.L). Further information can be found at: http://www.capita.com

Company type: Large

Industry: Management Consulting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 10001

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Job description

Information Security Manager
UK Home-based | occasional travel to client sites Manchester and Glasgow
Competitive Salary

We’re looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to join our Cyber Consulting division, supporting a portfolio of Capita Pensions 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.

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.

Job title:

Information Security Manager

Job Description:

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

Qualifications

Preferred: CISM or CISSP certification

Preferred: ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor

Desirable: ISO 22301 Lead Implementer and/or Lead Auditor

Desirable: PCI‑DSS Internal Security Assessor (PCI ISA)

Desirable: ISACA CISA

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

What you’ll be doing –

Identifying and reporting weaknesses in cyber security controls

Leading Cyber Health Checks and support remediation activity

Investigating and documenting security incidents in line with policy

Chairing cyber security working groups (internal/external) and support 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

💰 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

🤝 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.