Because CEC works with children’s data and provides digital tools for careers education, we are especially interested in candidates who are motivated by social purpose who understand the importance of security governance in this context. An appreciation of data protection, tech ethics, and safeguarding will be important in helping you thrive here. Technical skills and experience matter, but so do your values.

We are passionate about helping young people take their best next step, and keeping their information safe is fundamental to that mission. This is a fast-moving environment, so you will need to be comfortable working through ambiguity, building strong partnerships across teams, finding practical solutions, and confidently raising significant risks when needed.

The key responsibilities of this role are to oversee information security standards by managing and continually improving CEC’s ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System, leading business continuity management for information and technology risks, and supporting the organisation’s development of a proportionate quality management approach, including work towards ISO 9001 certification.

Essential criteria:

You may already be leading information security governance in a smaller organisation, or you may have built strong experience as a key member of a larger information security or governance team. We are looking for someone with at least three years’ experience, ideally five, working in an ISO 27001-certified environment. A CISSP or similar professional or academic qualification is preferred, and an understanding of quality management, or a willingness to develop it, would be an advantage.

• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in an information security governance role within an ISO 27001 certified environment
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification
• CISSP, or a degree or equivalent level 6 or above qualification with an information security focus, or computer science or similar including relevant security modules

Skills and core competencies:

• Good knowledge of current information security threats and best practices for information security management and governance
• Delivery focused with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Capable of building and maintaining strong working relationships across teams and working through ambiguity
• Motivated to find practical solutions, yet willing to escalate significant risk
• Confident user of Microsoft tools and comfortable developing skills for use of new technologies

Please note that a basic DBS check is required for this role before any offer of employment can be confirmed.

TO APPLY:

Please complete the application form including your cover letter and upload a copy of your most recent CV removing any personal details (i.e. name, DOB, address).

Closing date:

Sunday 4th October 2026 (Midnight)

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT EARLY SHOULD WE RECEIVE SUITABLE APPLICATIONS*

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.