Information Security Manager

Job Description

Why apply for this role?

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) is undergoing an exciting period of reform, designed to make a step change in improving the outcomes for infants, children and people who need us most. Children’s Hearings Tribunal Members play a vital role in Scotland’s society. They listen and make legal decisions for infants, children and people. They ensure that the person is at the heart of every decision taken – because every decision, no matter how big or small, has an impact.

You will play a key role in creating and designing data and information security processes and will be the main driver in aligning our systems and processes across the organisation to data and information security standards ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+. You will also be responsible for drafting and maintaining documentation and developing architecture patterns and security approaches to new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure that the organisation obtains ISO27001 accreditation as part of its overall digital and data roadmap.
2. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure data and information security is embedded in all of its processes, platforms and networks.
3. Be a key component of the Technology and Data Oversight function to ensure that in-depth consideration is given to proposed changes across our Digital and Data platforms before go-live.
4. Work closely with the Digital and Data and Information Governance Teams to ensure that information security principles are embedded in their processes.
5. Provide guidance, support and oversight to CHS to secure consistent levels of capability across the organisation in order to maintain ISO 27001 accreditation.

How do I apply?

For more details and to apply, please download the application pack from the CHS website which includes a full job description, a person specification and the link to application. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th April 2025 (midnight)

**This is a 12 month fixed contract**