About The Role

Team – Information Security

Working Pattern - Hybrid – 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth, London or Stockport Office. Full-time hours apply.

We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

Proven security governance expertise
Strong information risk judgement
Credible stakeholder communication

What this role is all about

Play a key role in shaping the future of Information Security at Vitality. As our Senior Information Security Officer, you’ll lead on security governance and risk, strengthen our ISO 27001 framework and bring clear, practical security thinking to key business decisions. From strategic projects and suppliers to regulatory requirements, you’ll influence across the business, drive continuous improvement and support the development of our wider Information Security Strategy.

What you will be doing

Lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Information Security Management System and ISO 27001 compliance across the Vitality UK Group
Manage information security risks in line with the Enterprise Risk Framework, ensuring appropriate controls, ownership and reporting are in place
Deliver strategic information security initiatives and projects aligned with the wider Information Security Strategy
Provide authoritative guidance on regulatory requirements, data protection and security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS and GDPR
Oversee security governance across projects, procurement and development activity, ensuring risks are addressed throughout the SDLC and DPIA process
Maintain information security policies, standards, procedures and guidance, ensuring they remain effective and aligned with emerging requirements
Develop and deliver planned compliance reviews, track identified gaps and ensure agreed remediation activity is completed
Chair security committees, produce governance and risk reporting for senior stakeholders and represent Vitality at relevant external forums
Lead and support the Information Security Analyst while building strong relationships across the business to strengthen security awareness and accountability

What do you need to thrive?

Extensive experience working in information security, with strong knowledge of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance
Professional security qualifications or certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, an MSc or an equivalent recognised qualification
Proven experience managing ISO 27001 and other security governance frameworks such as NIST or PCI DSS
Strong understanding of data protection and regulatory requirements including GDPR, FCA, ICO and PRA expectations
Experience assessing and managing supplier security risks
Experience supporting projects throughout the SDLC, including working within Agile delivery environments
The ability to translate complex technical and regulatory requirements for non-technical stakeholders and senior decision-makers
Strong policy, standards, governance reporting and project documentation experience

So, what’s in it for you?

Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
A pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
Our award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefits
Life Assurance – Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!

If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever been
Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self
Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work
Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths
Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be
Give you the space to try, fail and learn
Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support
Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits
Be there for you when you need us
Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About Us

We’re incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created — recently being named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.

Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place.

We’ve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives – they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. We’re successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people – and because we care.

Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Just to make sure you know our products inside and out.

Ready to find out if we’re the right fit for you? We can’t wait.

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Diversity & Inclusion

At Vitality, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion because it’s good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Vitality’s approach to sustainability

Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. #LI-Hybrid

If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

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