Job Introduction
Our Information Technology Team is focused on delivering great services for our Customers which includes the security of our systems and data and the infrastructure we utilise and the management of our suppliers who work with us to achieve this.
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager who will be responsible for the day to day security of systems and the information and data within them across Notting Hill Genesis.
Main Responsibility
Main responsibilities include:
- Managing the day to day work and priorities of the Cyber Security team
- Monitoring our security and ensuring we deal with vulnerabilities and risks, upgrades or improvements in how we work
- Proactively getting the most from our tools such as Defender and that our procedures are optimised to do so
- Assessing current technology architecture for vulnerabilities, weaknesses and for possible upgrades or improvement
- Delivering, and with the Head of Cyber Security, developing our strategy, which includes: Implementing and oversee technological upgrades, improvements and major changes to the information security environment
- Providing information security awareness training to internal staff and supporting the wider business in their BCP work
- Supporting security audits and developing and managing a program of checking and audits
- Owning and developing our security monitoring
- Providing training to security personnel during onboarding
- Providing the key business contact and lead for information security within the organisation.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally hold a security qualification such as CISSP, CISM or alternative cyber security qualification. The candidate will have experience with threat and vulnerability management, understanding of ISO27001, and working knowledge of data protection legislation and acting as lead on cyber security audits and be experienced in MS Defender tools (which you will be required to use and act as a mentor for others upon)
Additionally, we are looking for someone who is skilled in cyber security strategy development as well and influencing and negotiation.
The role is hands on – you will be comfortable delivering security services first hand and working through tools to ensure we are meeting our targets and working with and organising a team, including third party SOC and others to delver your workplan. The management aspect of this role is a key element so we are looking for someone who is equally at home doing and leading work and comfortable working at all levels of the business from engagement with executive to operational colleagues both face to face and in scenarios from workshops and larger meetings through to 1:1 meetings.
What’s in it for me?
As part of our team, you will have access to professional qualifications and career opportunities: we are committed to developing our people so we provide the best services to our customers and residents and your personal development is therefore important and we expect the post-holder to have the opportunity for at least two weeks training each year.
The role is a key one within Information Technology, and has a high profile engaging with our customer facing colleagues to support them in their work and initiatives and work closely with them solve security issues and problems they need help with -this is an exciting opportunity to engage directly with all elements of the business operation.
Benefits
In return we offer:
- Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - we offer enhanced maternity and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
- Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations
- Health cash plan
- Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance and much more
- Interest free loans: season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan and training loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
Advert closes: Friday 14th July 2023 at 23:59
First stage interview: Wednesday 19th or Friday 21st July 2023
Second stage interview: Friday 4th August 2023 in (please note this stage will be face to face in our Kings Cross office)
Please apply for this role with us online. If you are not able to apply online, please contact our HR team via jobs@nhg.org.uk to discuss your requirements. You may submit a covering letter in support of this role if you wish; this should not be more than two sides of A4.
About the Company
Notting Hill Genesis is now one of the largest housing associations in London and the south east. We own and manage more than 67,000 homes and employ around 1,500 staff. We provide homes across a range of tenures and are committed to continuing to deliver housing that is affordable to all. Our roots reach back to the 1960s when our legacy organisations were established by local people who shared a similar vision – to house west London’s working poor, providing them a home from which to build themselves and their families a secure future. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit: https://www.nhg.org.uk/about-us/
Our people
We value our people and both respect and celebrate their differences. We’re proud to say that our colleagues come from different backgrounds, with varied outlooks and are from all over the world. We encourage and are committed to diversity. We know that when people with varied experiences and unique points of view come together, it makes us a stronger organisation and more able to help the wide range of residents that we serve. We want all our colleagues to bring their full selves to work in a culture and environment based on respect and fairness, regardless of role, background or ability.
Our pledges
We are proud signatories of the G15 group’s diversity pledge to encourage more diversity in the boardroom and at senior level. The pledge on ethnic diversity commits NHG to reflect the ethnic diversity of the communities we work in at all levels and particularly at senior managerial, leadership and board levels.
We have under-representation of ethnically diverse colleagues at this level and are keen to fill this gap. We welcome applications from everyone. For this role, we especially encourage ethnically diverse candidates to join us and be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, equality of opportunity and provides a place for you to grow your career.
We are also a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer and have signed up to Harry’s Pledge. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation.
To find out more about Diversity and inclusion at NHG, please visit our website.
