Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Digital Assets in Devon, Plymouth

Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Help protect critical programmes that support the UK's security. At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as an Information Security Assurance Manager at our Devonport site.

The role:

• As an Information Security Assurance Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of protecting information assets within a complex and highly secure environment.
• Reporting to the Head of Security Assurance, you'll provide expert guidance on information assurance, information risk management, data protection, and security controls within sensitive operational areas.
• Providing information assurance support and guidance across 9 Dock and designated Limited Access Areas.
• Managing information risk activities and helping to ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Advising stakeholders on information protection requirements, security controls, and best practice approaches.
• Collaborating with internal teams and customers to strengthen security assurance and protect critical information assets.

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2-3 days in the office/onsite.

Essential experience:

• Experience working within an information assurance, information security, or cyber security role.
• Knowledge of information risk management principles and practices.
• Understanding of GDPR and Data Protection requirements.

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Risk Management, or a related discipline would be beneficial.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Information Security Manager, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent are advantageous.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions.

We offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity.

Babcock is a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.