Global Head of Information Security and Data Protection (2167)

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for safeguarding sensitive information on a global scale?

Do you have the technical expertise to develop and implement leading information security and data protection strategies that ensure compliance and security?

Can you inspire teams to prioritise information security in an ever-evolving digital landscape?

The Role:

Oxfam GB is looking for a global Head of Information Security and Data Protection that will lead the Cybersecurity, Data Protection, and Information Governance teams to manage risk across these areas, while maintaining compliance to with necessary regulations and control frameworks. As well as its duties within OGB it is also responsible for coordinating Information Security efforts across the wider Oxfam confederation to lower the risk to Oxfam’s reputation and shared systems.

POST HOLDER REPORTS TO: Chief Transformation Officer

JOBS REPORTING TO THIS POST: Information Security Manager, Data Protection Manager, Data Protection Officer, Information Governance Lead

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.

An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:

Proven experience in a senior leadership role focused on information security, preferable in a large and complex organisational setting.
In-depth knowledge of information security principles, standards, frameworks, and best practices (e.g., CIS, NIST or ISO-27001).
Experience managing PCI-DSS compliance for a large organisation across a range of payment channels.
Detailed knowledge of GDPR and experience running a privacy team providing data privacy services.
Experience leading, managing, developing, and setting direction for teams of specialists.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation on good Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Governance and Data Protection processes.
Familiarity with Vulnerability Management and Threat Management processes; SIEM, EDR, WAF, SSO, VA tools; and Penetration Testing, Cyber Breach Insurance, MSSP services.
Experience delivering large projects, with the ability to prioritise and lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and compliance standards pertaining to information security and privacy.

Desirable

Bachelor's/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field OR related professional experience commensurate with formal qualifications
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

We offer:

We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.

From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.

You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.

Flexfam:

We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you.

How to apply:

As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

A thriving diverse Oxfam:

It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.

To do that:

We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.

Location:
OXFORD (OXFAM HOUSE), Oxford based (with flexibility to work from home within our hybrid working arrangements)
Hours:
36 hours per week
Salary:
up to £75,500 per annum (including market supplement)
Region:
Technology, Transformation and International Operations (TTIO)
Job Family:
IT
Division:
Technology, Transformation and International Operations (TTIO)
Grade:
B
Job Type:
Open ended
Closing Date:
29 January 2025

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