Information Security Coordinator

Lyons Davidson is a national law practice of around 900 employees operating from offices in Bristol, Solihull, Leeds, Surrey, Cardiff and London, and our associated practice in Edinburgh, Lyons Davidson Scotland LLP. We also have employees based in our onsite client offices in Whitstable and Folkestone.

We are a full service legal Company committed to delivering high-quality professional services in a cost-effective and approachable manner to institutions, businesses and individuals.

Purpose:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the company’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring compliance with the company’s internal procedures and developing information security strategies. The role plays a crucial part in continuing our ISO27001 certification. The successful candidate will also play an important role in completing preparations for implementation of GDPR.   

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Maintaining and developing information security policies and documentation.
• Internal auditing of information security processes as well as liaising with external auditors.
• Maintaining an information security awareness program through internal publications and providing training.
• Investigating information security incidents and analysing trends as well as providing remedial advice where appropriate.
• Organising and chairing information security committee meetings.
• Providing information security input in other company operations including projects, business continuity, tendering and third party relationships.
• Developing strategies to minimise information security risks.

Skills/Competencies required:
• High level understanding of information security processes.
• Organisational and project management skills.
• A keen interest in IT in general and data security.
• Proactive approach to keeping up with developing threats.
• Knowledge of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) and its implications.
• Ability to conduct audits
• Understanding of Penetration testing aims and approaches
• Awareness of the need for security in software development best practise.
• Ability to run risk assessments.

Why Join us?
With Investors in People accreditation since 1998, we positively encourage our staff to progress and develop within the Company.  We recognise that our continued growth and success is the direct result of the contribution of our staff.

Our wide range of benefits, include a generous holiday entitlement, flexible benefits (including pension, childcare vouchers, bikes for work and health screening), bonus scheme and development opportunities.  We have an active social committee and support various charities/fundraising events across the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates.

Please note that any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check and Basic criminal record check. This information will only be used to assess suitability for employment insofar as it is relevant.