Information Security Consultant in Bradford

Location: Bradford, Chatham, Petersfield, London

Working Pattern: Hybrid (usually a couple of days a week in the office). We welcome part-time and flexible arrangements and will aim to match your current flexibility where possible.

What We Offer

• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 30) + buy/sell up to 5 days + swap up to 4 bank holidays.
• Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation), 4 weeks’ paternity, and paid neonatal & carers leave.
• Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries.
• Birthday Leave: Your birthday off paid.
• Learning: Access to LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues.
• Financial Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium subscription.
• Healthcare: Self-pay Den plan & optional Private Medical Insurance.

The Role

You and your Team

As an Information Security Consultant, you will play a key role in strengthening our security posture by ensuring our systems, processes, and people operate securely. You’ll provide expert security advice, design and implement security controls, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure security standards are embedded across all technology solutions.

As an Information Security Consultant, you will:

• Provide expert information security advice to ensure secure design and minimise risks to organisational networks and assets.
• Lead and support security assessments, identifying control gaps, risks, and corrective actions to support secure business delivery.
• Ensure business change initiatives comply with information security policies, standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with architects, delivery teams, and the PMO to embed security across the full project lifecycle.
• Assess and manage information security risks, recommending effective mitigation strategies and escalating non-compliance where required.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to evaluate and assure information security controls and capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working within an Information Security function, ideally in a large or enterprise-scale environment.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, and SOC 2.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Azure, and their associated security controls.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across technical and business stakeholders.
• Analytical, pragmatic mindset with the ability to assess complex security issues, prioritise risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities while maintaining a professional and collaborative approach.

Offers are subject to standard background checks (credit, fraud and employment references).

Who we are

At Vanquis, our purpose is simple: to deliver caring banking that helps people make the most of life’s opportunities. Founded in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share specialist bank supporting over 1.7 million UK customers with responsible, tailored lending. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and recognised by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Best Employers 2025 — ranked top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking & Financial Services. We’re also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, actively supporting veterans, reservists and military families. Guided by our values — caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done — we’re building a workplace where colleagues feel connected, valued and empowered. Alongside competitive pay, we offer meaningful benefits, salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and continued recognition. We’re invested in your development too. With the right support and hands-on learning, you’ll grow your skills, shape your career and realise your ambitions.

How We Hire

We use AI to help organise applications and surface early matches, but all decisions are made by humans. Please apply authentically — especially during interviews. Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value everyone’s unique background, identity and experience, and we’re committed to a workplace where all colleagues can thrive. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact careers@vanquis.com and we’ll be happy to help.