Head of Security Operations

Head of Security Operations Apply We usually respond within three days 💷 Salary: £97,000 - £105,000 💼 Contract Type: 12 month maternity cover 🏢 Work Life Balance: Hybrid, 2 days per week at our Northampton office ✈️ Candidate Journey: Our goal is to reply to applications within 3 working days. Additionally, we make sure to acknowledge, evaluate, and respond to all applications as a way of showing our appreciation for your time and effort in applying to us. At Staysure Group, we're committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers while maintaining the highest standards of information security and data protection. We're looking for an experienced and motivated Head of Security Operations to join our Information Security team on a maternity cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established security operations function, working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure our security controls, processes and technologies continue to protect the organisation against an evolving threat landscape. 🌟The Opportunity As Head of Security Operations, you'll be responsible for leading our operational security capability, ensuring effective threat management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the security function. You'll manage a team of 3 Information Security Analysts and 3 Security Engineers in Sri Lanka, oversee security operations activities, and play a key role in driving security awareness and best practice throughout the business. 🌟Key Responsibilities Act as the organisation's 1.5 Line of Defence for Information Security Build out and manage the 1st Line of Defence; 3 Information Security Analysts in Sri Lanka Manage the Security Testing Team; 3 Security Engineers in Sri Lanka Oversee security incident management from both operational and compliance perspectives Drive vulnerability management activities and remediation programmes Manage and optimise security tooling and monitoring capabilities Analyse threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring appropriate escalation and response processes are in place Lead threat intelligence activities and coordinate remediation actions Manage security controls supporting PCI DSS compliance Develop and maintain reporting and Measures of Effectiveness for ISO 27001 Identify, assess and report on information security risks Support audits, assessments, testing and compliance reviews Review existing security technologies and recommend enhancements where appropriate Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures and standards Build strong relationships across the business, promoting a positive security culture and embedding security best practice 🌟About You You'll be a security professional with a strong operational background, excellent leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. 🌟Essential Skills & Experience CISSP, CISM or CRISC certification ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor qualification, or a minimum of three years' experience supporting an ISO 27001-certified organisation Strong knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS and ITIL Experience developing, implementing and maintaining information security policies and procedures Deep understanding of security technologies, controls and operational security practices Experience assessing control maturity and driving continuous improvement Proven experience managing security incidents, operational security services and information security risks Understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with AI technologies Knowledge of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning Knowledge of cloud technologies and cloud security principles Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences alike We’re assembling a diverse team , where skills, not checkboxes, reign supreme, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Staysure Group welcomes all new starters with open arms, providing training, development opportunities, and great benefits. Locations Northampton Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £97,000 - £105,000 Employment type Contract Insurance Meets Adventure!🚀 At Staysure Group, we’re not your typical insurance crowd. Our mission? To innovate, dominate and disrupt niche insurance on a global scale. Since 2004, we’ve been selling award-winning insurance products and services, proudly owning a portfolio of market-leading brands. Our portfolio: 🌟 Staysure and Avanti: Specialising in crafting premium cover for the 45+ crowd, complete with pre-existing medical conditions 🌟 Payingtoomuch: Serves as a go-to price comparison platform, dedicated to helping customers secure the most competitive deals 🌟 Petgevity : Our furry friends deserve the best care, that's why we offer comprehensive insurance for both dogs and cats, ensuring that even those with pre-existing medical conditions are well protected 🌟 ROCK : Our B2B2C partnership travel insurance specialist Why Staysure? We excel in a vibrant and fast-moving atmosphere. Our secret sauce? Genuine care for our customers and our people. 🤝❤️ 🏆 Awards Galore : We’ve won awards like “Best Travel Insurance Provider” (Moneywise) and “Employee Engagement Champion” (Employee Experience Awards) and many more! These achievements reflect our unwavering focus on excellence. 🚀 High-Growth : Joining us means stepping into a high-growth environment and being part of a vibrant team that encourages innovation and personal growth at every turn. 🎯 OKR Magic : Here, you will be empowered to set ambitious goals and achieve remarkable success in your position. The culture we foster is one of inspiration and motivation, ensuring that you are always challenged to grow and develop your skills. Benefits of working with us Perkbox from day 1! 🎁 Discounts, bonuses and awards! Perkbox also includes a fantastic suite of tools for looking after your mental wellbeing. Take some time for yourself 🛫 26 days paid holidays plus bank holidays, +1 day leave for every years service up to 30 standard days. And the option to buy more (Pro rata for FTC). Health and fitness, private medical insurance💪🏥 Following the successful completion of any probation period, membership to the company PMI & gym scheme is offered with the option to add additional family members (excluding less than 12 month contracts). Discounted travel insurance 🌴 Discounted travel insurance policies with Staysure. Pension 🏦 5% matched pension, auto enrolment after 3 months. Up to 5% company bonus💷 Earn up to 5% annual bonus. Depending on company and personal performance. Work hard, play hard 💃 Fantastic team social events, including parties and on-site social Fridays. Milestone gifts 📌 Up to 2 milestone gifts per year. Fancy food or a coffee? ☕️ A subsidised on site canteen and Costa Coffee in Northampton. Cycle to work 🚴‍♀️ We'll support you with costs if you're someone who likes to cycle to work. Giving back 🫶 We are committed to supporting our community and offer 1 day of volunteering a year for every employee. Employee assistance programme 💜 Health Assured who provide mental wellbeing support can be accessed through Perkbox. Fancy a change of scenery? 🏞️ With the option to work from anywhere, colleagues can enjoy the benefit of travelling to new destinations, new regions in the UK or visiting family abroad without using their annual leave entitlement for up to 2 weeks per year. This is subject to passing probation.