Information Security Consultancy Manager

Hybrid Working: Guildford or Bournemouth 

Role Description 

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security, the Information Security Consultancy Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the information security consultancy service within Allianz. This role entails overseeing the embedding of security within business change projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, managing stakeholder relationships, and providing strategic direction and leadership to a team of information security consultants. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the Information Security Consultancy Team, providing guidance, mentorship and direction to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Develop and maintain the strategic direction for the consultancy services in alignment with the organisation’s overall cyber security strategy
• Manage and oversee the execution of security consultancy within business change projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Act as a subject matter expert in information security, providing consultancy to internal and external stakeholders
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and work collaboratively with various business units to understand their specific security needs
• Ensure that security consultancy services are in compliance with Allianz standards, regulations and best practices
• Drive the development and improvement of consultancy methodologies, tools and processes
• Prepare and manage the team’s budget, forecasting resource needs and justifying investments
• Provide regular reports to the Head of Cyber Security and other stakeholders on consultancy activities, project status and team performance
• Stay abreast of the latest cyber security trends, threats and technologies to continually enhance the consultancy services offered
• Recruit, train and retain skilled information security professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development

Requirements 

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent are highly desirable
• Substantial experience in information security, with proven experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills and experience supporting complex projects
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing issues and opportunities

What We Will Offer You 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: 

• Executive annual performance related bonus
• Company car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts

Our Ways of Working 

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. 

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive – Your work life balance is important to us. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. 

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. 

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. 

Accessible Application for All 

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role. 

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies or spoken applications: Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk 

Join us – Let’s Care for Tomorrow. 

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