About this role
We’re looking for an experienced Information Technology Security Specialist to join a high-performing global technology team. Working across both business and technology functions, you'll play a key role in helping the organisation maintain effective governance, manage security-related risks, and support compliance activities within a regulated environment. You’ll play a key role in strengthening security posture, embedding best practices, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements within a complex, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and enhance the organisation's information security governance and risk management framework.
- Conduct security risk assessments and work with stakeholders to track and mitigate identified risks.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Support compliance activities, audits, and regulatory requirements across the business.
- Produce reporting and management information to provide visibility of security risks and control effectiveness.
- Promote security awareness and provide guidance on security best practices.
- Partner with technology and business teams to embed security into day-to-day operations and projects.
- Contribute to security incident review activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in Information Security, Cyber Security, Risk, Governance or Compliance.
- Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and supporting compliance activities.
- Understanding of cloud environments, including AWS and/or Azure.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA are advantageous.
About compliance & regulatory roles for ex-police
Compliance, AML and regulatory roles. Working to PACE, RIPA and CPIA is a stronger regulatory grounding than most civilian applicants can offer — firms increasingly recognise this.
See all compliance & regulatory jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100
- Risk & threat assessment
- Working to legislation & regulation
What compliance & regulatory roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Compliance analyst | £32,000–£42,000 |
| Compliance / AML officer | £40,000–£55,000 |
| Compliance manager | £55,000–£80,000 |
| Senior manager / head of compliance | £80,000–£120,000+ |