Information Security Assurance Manager (EMEA)

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Job Title: Information Security Assurance Manager EMEA

Location: Greater London (hybrid)

Type: Full-time, permanent

About the role:

At BSI, we help organisations worldwide become more resilient, sustainable, and trusted. Now, we're looking for an Information Security Assurance Manager to strengthen our global security posture, with a focus on the EMEA region.

Reporting to the Head of Information Security Assurance & Compliance, you’ll be a key player in managing and evolving our ISO 27001-certified Information Security Management System (ISMS). From leading assessments and internal audits to championing risk management and compliance, your mission is to ensure security standards are not just met but exceeded.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ISMS implementation and improvement efforts across EMEA.
• Promote best practices in information security and data protection with regional stakeholders.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments, track remediation, and support external audits.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring controls are effective and up to date.
• Maintain ISMS documentation, including risk registers, BCPs, and asset inventories.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, NIST, and GDPR.
• Deliver security awareness training, tailored workshops, and policy updates.
• Support vendor risk management, including third-party assessments and reviews.
• Stay informed on the latest threats, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification and hands-on ISMS experience.
• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, risk management, and compliance.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Familiarity with GRC tools, vendor risk assessments, and incident response.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements, especially GDPR.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Has the skill to influence through persuasion in a formal context.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, and ongoing training and development.

*Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.

Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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