Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for a commercially minded and motivated Head of Partnerships to join our Money, Motoring, Insurance & Bills (MMIB) team. This is a hands-on, senior role where you'll deliver the end to end MMIB strategy and revenue plan, and take ownership of shaping the partner strategy, building high-impact partnerships and delivering growth across all categories. You'll be joining a growing partnerships function at an exciting time, with MMIB as our newest vertical and a huge opportunity to make your mark. The team is collaborative, growth-focused, and motivated by a shared mission to deliver outstanding value to our members. What You'll Do Develop and execute partner-level and category-level strategies that unlock growth, from negotiating stronger commercial agreements to exploring new distribution opportunities Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing partners to ensure long-term satisfaction, performance, and retention Lead commercial negotiations with both new and existing partners, balancing a member-first approach with BLC's business goals Report and share insight on pipeline activity, KPIs, and revenue performance, using data to inform decision-making and spot opportunities Collaborate with partners and internal teams (Marketing, CRM, Product) to design and deliver joint campaigns that increase engagement and uptake Partner with the Director of FS&I and Legal to ensure all activity is compliant with FCA and other regulatory frameworks, oversee due diligence and risk assessment processes when onboarding new partners, and help to identify and manage potential risks Support the Director of FS&I in shaping and executing the wider MMIB strategy, including defining and tracking OKRs for the team Mentor team members and embed best practice account planning and negotiation playbooks What You'll Bring Extensive experience in partnership or account management with strong business development skills, gained in Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Comparison Sites, or another regulated, commercially complex industry Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating high-value agreements and driving growth through partnerships Experience working closely with product and technology teams to shape and deliver digital solutions that enhance member experience and partner performance Good understanding of financial services regulation (FCA, Consumer Duty, GDPR) or the ability to quickly get up to speed in a regulated environment Developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships A data-informed approach, using insight and KPIs to guide decisions and identify opportunities for improvement Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with an ownership mentality and a proactive approach to problem-solving Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and the Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Sep 14, 2025
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for a commercially minded and motivated Head of Partnerships to join our Money, Motoring, Insurance & Bills (MMIB) team. This is a hands-on, senior role where you'll deliver the end to end MMIB strategy and revenue plan, and take ownership of shaping the partner strategy, building high-impact partnerships and delivering growth across all categories. You'll be joining a growing partnerships function at an exciting time, with MMIB as our newest vertical and a huge opportunity to make your mark. The team is collaborative, growth-focused, and motivated by a shared mission to deliver outstanding value to our members. What You'll Do Develop and execute partner-level and category-level strategies that unlock growth, from negotiating stronger commercial agreements to exploring new distribution opportunities Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing partners to ensure long-term satisfaction, performance, and retention Lead commercial negotiations with both new and existing partners, balancing a member-first approach with BLC's business goals Report and share insight on pipeline activity, KPIs, and revenue performance, using data to inform decision-making and spot opportunities Collaborate with partners and internal teams (Marketing, CRM, Product) to design and deliver joint campaigns that increase engagement and uptake Partner with the Director of FS&I and Legal to ensure all activity is compliant with FCA and other regulatory frameworks, oversee due diligence and risk assessment processes when onboarding new partners, and help to identify and manage potential risks Support the Director of FS&I in shaping and executing the wider MMIB strategy, including defining and tracking OKRs for the team Mentor team members and embed best practice account planning and negotiation playbooks What You'll Bring Extensive experience in partnership or account management with strong business development skills, gained in Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Comparison Sites, or another regulated, commercially complex industry Strong commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating high-value agreements and driving growth through partnerships Experience working closely with product and technology teams to shape and deliver digital solutions that enhance member experience and partner performance Good understanding of financial services regulation (FCA, Consumer Duty, GDPR) or the ability to quickly get up to speed in a regulated environment Developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships A data-informed approach, using insight and KPIs to guide decisions and identify opportunities for improvement Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with an ownership mentality and a proactive approach to problem-solving Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team. We aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and the Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for experienced Product Data Scientistto join our Data team in an exciting growth phase to help shape how we do things as we continue to evolve. As a Product Data Scientist, you'll be a key partner and collaborator to teams across Blue Light Card to support them with analytical insight. You'll ensure teams have an in-depth understanding of member and partner behaviour, putting actionable insight front of mind when making decisions and always pushing to use the most up to date techniques you can. What You'll Do Leverage quantitative analysis and data storytelling to uncover user behaviour, identify pain points, and inform product strategy with actionable insights Discover and size new opportunities by generating hypotheses, designing and supporting experiments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and iteration Define and align key metrics in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams by partnering with engineers and developers Build and maintain self-serve data tools and dashboards that provide quick access to core insights, empowering teams to make data-informed conclusions Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives, delivering clear recommendations that drive business and product improvements Maintain the central knowledge base by documenting reports, insights, and metric definitions within the Insights Hub to promote transparency and shared understanding Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and close data or capability gaps, while sharing insights and fostering strong relationships across the business Champion a unified data approach, ensuring consistent use of data sources and definitions, while staying current on analytics best practices and industry trends What You'll Bring Extensive experience working with data in an analytical fashion, preferably in a digitally native tech environment Experience using analytical tools/languages, e.g., SQL, dbt, Python, R, as well as BI suites such as Lightdash, Looker, or Tableau Ability to translate business problems into analytical tasks, drawing conclusions and communicating insights to a variety of stakeholders across all levels Experience using data storytelling, including presentation skills and the ability to present a convincing, data-led argument for ideas to internal stakeholders and colleagues Ability to manage your development alongside the senior analytics team, identifying opportunities to improve both yourself and the team in line with market trends A willingness to be a self-starter, and a detail-oriented problem solver, with a strong curiosity to understand user behaviour Team player that is both highly collaborative and individually capable Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Sep 12, 2025
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for experienced Product Data Scientistto join our Data team in an exciting growth phase to help shape how we do things as we continue to evolve. As a Product Data Scientist, you'll be a key partner and collaborator to teams across Blue Light Card to support them with analytical insight. You'll ensure teams have an in-depth understanding of member and partner behaviour, putting actionable insight front of mind when making decisions and always pushing to use the most up to date techniques you can. What You'll Do Leverage quantitative analysis and data storytelling to uncover user behaviour, identify pain points, and inform product strategy with actionable insights Discover and size new opportunities by generating hypotheses, designing and supporting experiments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and iteration Define and align key metrics in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams by partnering with engineers and developers Build and maintain self-serve data tools and dashboards that provide quick access to core insights, empowering teams to make data-informed conclusions Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives, delivering clear recommendations that drive business and product improvements Maintain the central knowledge base by documenting reports, insights, and metric definitions within the Insights Hub to promote transparency and shared understanding Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and close data or capability gaps, while sharing insights and fostering strong relationships across the business Champion a unified data approach, ensuring consistent use of data sources and definitions, while staying current on analytics best practices and industry trends What You'll Bring Extensive experience working with data in an analytical fashion, preferably in a digitally native tech environment Experience using analytical tools/languages, e.g., SQL, dbt, Python, R, as well as BI suites such as Lightdash, Looker, or Tableau Ability to translate business problems into analytical tasks, drawing conclusions and communicating insights to a variety of stakeholders across all levels Experience using data storytelling, including presentation skills and the ability to present a convincing, data-led argument for ideas to internal stakeholders and colleagues Ability to manage your development alongside the senior analytics team, identifying opportunities to improve both yourself and the team in line with market trends A willingness to be a self-starter, and a detail-oriented problem solver, with a strong curiosity to understand user behaviour Team player that is both highly collaborative and individually capable Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for experienced Product Data Scientistto join our Data team in an exciting growth phase to help shape how we do things as we continue to evolve. As a Product Data Scientist, you'll be a key partner and collaborator to teams across Blue Light Card to support them with analytical insight. You'll ensure teams have an in-depth understanding of member and partner behaviour, putting actionable insight front of mind when making decisions and always pushing to use the most up to date techniques you can. What You'll Do Leverage quantitative analysis and data storytelling to uncover user behaviour, identify pain points, and inform product strategy with actionable insights Discover and size new opportunities by generating hypotheses, designing and supporting experiments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and iteration Define and align key metrics in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams by partnering with engineers and developers Build and maintain self-serve data tools and dashboards that provide quick access to core insights, empowering teams to make data-informed conclusions Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives, delivering clear recommendations that drive business and product improvements Maintain the central knowledge base by documenting reports, insights, and metric definitions within the Insights Hub to promote transparency and shared understanding Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and close data or capability gaps, while sharing insights and fostering strong relationships across the business Champion a unified data approach, ensuring consistent use of data sources and definitions, while staying current on analytics best practices and industry trends What You'll Bring Extensive experience working with data in an analytical fashion, preferably in a digitally native tech environment Experience using analytical tools/languages, e.g., SQL, dbt, Python, R, as well as BI suites such as Lightdash, Looker, or Tableau Ability to translate business problems into analytical tasks, drawing conclusions and communicating insights to a variety of stakeholders across all levels Experience using data storytelling, including presentation skills and the ability to present a convincing, data-led argument for ideas to internal stakeholders and colleagues Ability to manage your development alongside the senior analytics team, identifying opportunities to improve both yourself and the team in line with market trends A willingness to be a self-starter, and a detail-oriented problem solver, with a strong curiosity to understand user behaviour Team player that is both highly collaborative and individually capable Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Sep 11, 2025
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We're looking for experienced Product Data Scientistto join our Data team in an exciting growth phase to help shape how we do things as we continue to evolve. As a Product Data Scientist, you'll be a key partner and collaborator to teams across Blue Light Card to support them with analytical insight. You'll ensure teams have an in-depth understanding of member and partner behaviour, putting actionable insight front of mind when making decisions and always pushing to use the most up to date techniques you can. What You'll Do Leverage quantitative analysis and data storytelling to uncover user behaviour, identify pain points, and inform product strategy with actionable insights Discover and size new opportunities by generating hypotheses, designing and supporting experiments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and iteration Define and align key metrics in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across teams by partnering with engineers and developers Build and maintain self-serve data tools and dashboards that provide quick access to core insights, empowering teams to make data-informed conclusions Conduct deep-dive analyses to support strategic initiatives, delivering clear recommendations that drive business and product improvements Maintain the central knowledge base by documenting reports, insights, and metric definitions within the Insights Hub to promote transparency and shared understanding Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and close data or capability gaps, while sharing insights and fostering strong relationships across the business Champion a unified data approach, ensuring consistent use of data sources and definitions, while staying current on analytics best practices and industry trends What You'll Bring Extensive experience working with data in an analytical fashion, preferably in a digitally native tech environment Experience using analytical tools/languages, e.g., SQL, dbt, Python, R, as well as BI suites such as Lightdash, Looker, or Tableau Ability to translate business problems into analytical tasks, drawing conclusions and communicating insights to a variety of stakeholders across all levels Experience using data storytelling, including presentation skills and the ability to present a convincing, data-led argument for ideas to internal stakeholders and colleagues Ability to manage your development alongside the senior analytics team, identifying opportunities to improve both yourself and the team in line with market trends A willingness to be a self-starter, and a detail-oriented problem solver, with a strong curiosity to understand user behaviour Team player that is both highly collaborative and individually capable Our Culture Our mission is simple - make heroes happy. Our members are the real-life heroes who keep us all safe, cared for, and thriving. It's what gets us up in the morning and pushes us to go further, think bigger, and create something that truly matters. By focusing on their happiness, we create amazing experiences, deliver unrivalled discounts, innovative products, and world-class service. We don't just follow the usual path - we look for smarter, bolder ways to deliver real impact. We take ownership, move fast, and work shoulder to shoulder to build something special. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. Different perspectives and experiences help us grow, innovate, and better reflect the communities we serve. We promote hybrid working, and value in-person collaboration so encourage time in our offices, where you can make the most of our fully stocked snack drawers - either the HQ in Leicestershire, or London, Holborn office. The frequency and office location will vary depending on the role and team, we aim to be flexible, but we aren't able to offer fully remote working. What We Offer Hybrid workingand flexible hours 35 hour working week Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days A company bonus scheme Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced parental leave and absence leave Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light's Up and The Shine awards Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, bookclub, free drinks/snacks) Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Strong learning and development culture
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Information Security to join us in a newly created role. You'll report into our CTO and be responsible for establishing and building our security function. You'll maintain the overall vision and strategy, whilst remaining hands on with the day-to-day, to ensure information assets, applications and technologies are adequately protected both in the UK and Australia. What You'll Do Develop, implement, and manage a security strategy and program, collaborating with the senior and executive team to align with business goals Regularly identify, assess, prioritise, and remediate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities Monitor and respond to emerging threats and security incidents Develop and execute risk mitigation plans, strategies, security policies and guidelines Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations Oversee security audits, assessments, and compliance reporting Design and implement a robust secure architecture for our enterprise network Ensure the right observability tools are implemented with the right levels of alerting and monitoring within the applications Maintain the incident response plan and lead incident response efforts Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans Promote a culture of security awareness among employees Evaluate and manage the security risks associated with 3rd party vendors What You'll Bring In-depth knowledge of information security principles, standards, and best practices and experience of developing and implementing security strategies and controls Extensive experience in network, application security, secure code development and deployment Prior experience in using modern observability tools to implement the right monitoring and alerting Proven success in developing cyber security policies and training, coaching, and mentoring technical and non-technical people about basic cyber security principles Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and influence across the organisation Proficiency in risk assessment, threat intelligence and incident response Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security or a related field A professional certification such as CISSP, CISM or CISA is highly desirable Our Culture Our members are at the heart of everything we do, so our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver. We're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, so even if you're not expected to be in the office every day - you may just want to be! Our HQ in Cossington is a great place to be with free onsite parking, gym, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free on-site refreshments and snacks. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free onsite parking 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks) Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)
Jan 25, 2024
Full time
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Information Security to join us in a newly created role. You'll report into our CTO and be responsible for establishing and building our security function. You'll maintain the overall vision and strategy, whilst remaining hands on with the day-to-day, to ensure information assets, applications and technologies are adequately protected both in the UK and Australia. What You'll Do Develop, implement, and manage a security strategy and program, collaborating with the senior and executive team to align with business goals Regularly identify, assess, prioritise, and remediate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities Monitor and respond to emerging threats and security incidents Develop and execute risk mitigation plans, strategies, security policies and guidelines Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations Oversee security audits, assessments, and compliance reporting Design and implement a robust secure architecture for our enterprise network Ensure the right observability tools are implemented with the right levels of alerting and monitoring within the applications Maintain the incident response plan and lead incident response efforts Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans Promote a culture of security awareness among employees Evaluate and manage the security risks associated with 3rd party vendors What You'll Bring In-depth knowledge of information security principles, standards, and best practices and experience of developing and implementing security strategies and controls Extensive experience in network, application security, secure code development and deployment Prior experience in using modern observability tools to implement the right monitoring and alerting Proven success in developing cyber security policies and training, coaching, and mentoring technical and non-technical people about basic cyber security principles Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and influence across the organisation Proficiency in risk assessment, threat intelligence and incident response Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security or a related field A professional certification such as CISSP, CISM or CISA is highly desirable Our Culture Our members are at the heart of everything we do, so our colleagues are integral to helping create the unique experience we deliver. We're genuinely committed to creating a place where our team love to work, and people want to join. We recognise the importance of culture and the positive impact it can have on performance for you, the team, our organisation and our members. We work as a team and try to have a bit of fun while we do it, so even if you're not expected to be in the office every day - you may just want to be! Our HQ in Cossington is a great place to be with free onsite parking, gym, table tennis, pool table, TV and video games and free on-site refreshments and snacks. We're also officially recognised as a Top 100 Great Place To Work UK, one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Top 100 Best Workplaces for Women and recognised as investors in wellbeing by Investors in People. What We Offer Hybrid working and flexible hours Free onsite parking 25 days plus public holidays, buy and sell and an additional day off for your birthday A company bonus scheme Great social events e.g., Christmas party, family fun day, summer party, sports matches Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free coffee/tea/soft drinks/snacks) Onsite gym (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes) Learning and development opportunities Group auto-enrolment pension plan Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay Company funded private medical insurance Healthcare cashback plan Employee assistance programme (including mental health support)