At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to person for info security and data protection queries while supporting GDPR activities.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company in Edinburgh with a focus on governance and compliance.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a strong learning budget.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in data protection and security while growing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in tech and data protection.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 40000 £ per year.
The role is a hybrid position based in our Edinburgh office. We’re looking for an Information Security and Data Protection Analyst to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance team. The role reports to the Head of Information Security & Data Protection Officer.
Key responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for information security and data protection queries.
- Support GDPR-related activity, including data subject access requests and data subject rights.
- Help with data protection impact assessments and legitimate interest assessments.
- Support maintenance of our Information Security Management System.
- Help facilitate information security risk assessments.
- Advise teams on appropriate use of personal data.
- Support information security and data protection governance.
- Keep an eye on regulatory developments, including GDPR and DORA.
- Promote information security and data protection awareness across Seccl.
Who we’re looking for:
- Strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and working with people from different backgrounds.
- Comfortable being a first point of contact and helping people find the right answer.
- Genuine interest in information security, data protection, resilience or technology.
- Proactive and happy to take initiative, rather than waiting to be told what to do.
- Curious, motivated and keen to learn.
- Enjoys solving problems, asking good questions and working with others.
- Open to learning technical concepts and applying them in a real business setting, with training support.
Benefits:
- A salary between £32,000 and £40,000, dependant on experience, reviewed annually.
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays (some can be flexible) + birthday day off + three days per year for dependent leave.
- Two volunteering days per year.
- Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year.
- Recognition programme offering flexible rewards including extra pay, additional holiday and increased learning budget.
- Length of service award – one month paid sabbatical at eight years.
- 6% employer pension contribution and life assurance.
- Private medical insurance with AXA Health.
- Enhanced parental leave.
- MacBook and up to £500 home office set up budget.
- £750 per person learning budget.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace.
- Strong financial wellbeing focus, including access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan and will-writing offering via Octopus Legacy.
- Perkbox – flexi-points giving discounts and perks including free weekly coffee, gym and retail discounts.
- Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We’ll consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.
Information security & data protection analyst employer: Seccl
Seccl is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide extensive training support, a generous benefits package including flexible holidays, and a commitment to wellbeing initiatives, ensuring that our team thrives both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a culture that values curiosity, initiative, and meaningful contributions to information security and data protection.
