Information Security and Compliance Lead

Hitachi Solutions understand what it takes to digitally transform organizations, harnessing the power of the latest technologies and seamlessly integrating them into businesses. As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, we specialize in user-friendly business applications based on the Microsoft cloud. With a team of experienced industry professionals, consultants and technology experts, Hitachi Solutions has a wide range of capabilities including digital transformation, ERP and CRM implementation, change management and data science & analytics. Our highly skilled team help drive improvements to many aspects of your business, creating efficiencies and growth. For more information, visit Hitachi Solutions | Business Transformation Consultancy Hitachi Solutions is seeking an experienced Information Security and Compliance Lead to drive and assure security compliance in commercial and public sector delivery engagements across our European business. In this role, you will act as a central authority for security compliance, working closely with teams throughout the business to ensure projects operate in line with security standards and contractual obligations. You will support sales teams with procurement responses and play a key role in security compliance initiatives, helping to enable secure high-quality delivery for all our clients. Main Responsibilities: Own and drive security compliance for all assigned accounts, ensuring standardised security structures and processes are consistently implemented and adopted across the organisation. Support bid, framework, and commercial teams with security specific inputs to proposals, tenders, and contractual negotiations. Ensure project delivery operations are supported by effective security processes aligned to client mandated security policies and contractual obligations. Establish and monitor quality control processes to ensure deliverables such as information security management plans align with government security policy frameworks, ISO standards and evolving regulatory requirements. Act as a central point of contact for security compliance matters, working closely with teams across the business and for client security teams. Support the compliance team in maintaining existing and certifying to new international standards and regulations including ISO 27001, NIS2, Cyber Essentials and the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Maintain accurate and auditable security documentation, records, and reporting to support internal assurance and leadership reporting. Provide regular reporting on compliance status, contract obligations, and resource security posture to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Contribute as a member of the Information Security Board (ISB), supporting the identification, mitigation, and resolution of security, policy, and compliance risks. Proven experience managing security compliance on largescale commercial and public sector contracts and delivery frameworks. Strong working knowledge of security standards and best practices, including ISO 27001 and NIS2. A relevant professional qualification such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) would be an advantage. Ability to build trusted relationships with senior account leadership, delivery teams, and cross functional stakeholders. Strong process orientation, with the ability to design, standardise, and continuously improve security and compliance workflows. Comfortable operating as a senior internal advisor, balancing operational delivery, assurance, and stakeholder engagement. High level of attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate, auditable documentation and reporting. Confident communicator with the ability to translate security requirements into practical guidance for delivery and commercial teams. Excellent written communication skills and proficiency in English are required. Experience working across distributed teams, including UK, France and Germany. What we offer: Competitive salary Additional Health Insurance Monthly Food Vouchers Multisport Card Additional Holidays Specialised Training Flexible working hours / Hybrid model (mix of office and home office days based on project assignments) Modern Office with excellent access to transport Drinks & Fruit Office Supply Professional & Friendly work environment Company events and Team Building Excellent Work-Life balance Opportunity to grow your career and work with international teams In applying for a role with Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited and/or its affiliates (“Hitachi”) you consent to Hitachi collecting and storing your personal information (including your name, job title and email address) in relation to this role and any others that may be suitable in the future. 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