About the Role We're looking for an experienced Security Operations Team Manager to lead our Security Operations function, ensuring effective protection against cyber threats through security monitoring, incident response, and operational risk management. This is a hands on leadership role responsible for the day to day delivery of Security Operations across monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and threat intelligence. You'll lead a small team of cyber security professionals, work closely with technology and business stakeholders, and ensure operational security remains aligned with organisational priorities and risk appetite. As a regulated organisation, we need someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, focusing on what matters most: protecting the organisation from real world cyber threats while driving continual improvement in our security capabilities. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with regular attendance required at our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop the Security Operations team, setting clear objectives and priorities. Manage relationships with security service providers, MDR/SOC partners and key technology teams. Maintain oversight of security incidents, cyber threats, vulnerability exposure and remediation activities. Drive operational governance, reporting and security metrics for senior stakeholders. Coordinate cyber incident response activities and ensuring lessons learned are embedded. Oversee the development and maintenance of incident response plans, playbooks and procedures. Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed, escalated and managed effectively. Help shape and mature security operations capability in line with business growth and evolving threats. Provide clear leadership during cyber security incidents and high pressure operational situations. About You Essential Significant experience within Security Operations, Cyber Operations, SOC leadership or Incident Response. Proven experience leading and developing technical security teams. Hands on understanding of modern cyber threats, attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Experience managing security incidents from triage through to resolution and lessons learned. Strong understanding of vulnerability management and threat exposure reduction. Experience working with outsourced security providers, MDR services or managed SOC environments. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on practical outcomes. Desirable Experience within Financial Services or other regulated environments. Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks. Experience with SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management platforms. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AZ 500, SC 100, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent. Rewards and Benefits 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
19/07/2026
Full time
About the Role We're looking for an experienced Security Operations Team Manager to lead our Security Operations function, ensuring effective protection against cyber threats through security monitoring, incident response, and operational risk management. This is a hands on leadership role responsible for the day to day delivery of Security Operations across monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management and threat intelligence. You'll lead a small team of cyber security professionals, work closely with technology and business stakeholders, and ensure operational security remains aligned with organisational priorities and risk appetite. As a regulated organisation, we need someone who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution, focusing on what matters most: protecting the organisation from real world cyber threats while driving continual improvement in our security capabilities. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with regular attendance required at our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop the Security Operations team, setting clear objectives and priorities. Manage relationships with security service providers, MDR/SOC partners and key technology teams. Maintain oversight of security incidents, cyber threats, vulnerability exposure and remediation activities. Drive operational governance, reporting and security metrics for senior stakeholders. Coordinate cyber incident response activities and ensuring lessons learned are embedded. Oversee the development and maintenance of incident response plans, playbooks and procedures. Ensure operational risks are identified, assessed, escalated and managed effectively. Help shape and mature security operations capability in line with business growth and evolving threats. Provide clear leadership during cyber security incidents and high pressure operational situations. About You Essential Significant experience within Security Operations, Cyber Operations, SOC leadership or Incident Response. Proven experience leading and developing technical security teams. Hands on understanding of modern cyber threats, attacker tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). Experience managing security incidents from triage through to resolution and lessons learned. Strong understanding of vulnerability management and threat exposure reduction. Experience working with outsourced security providers, MDR services or managed SOC environments. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on practical outcomes. Desirable Experience within Financial Services or other regulated environments. Knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks. Experience with SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management platforms. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, AZ 500, SC 100, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent. Rewards and Benefits 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements) An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover) Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover) Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service) Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it A virtual GP service Shared parental leave Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered.
Overview We have a brilliant opportunity for an organised, customer-focused individual to join us in our Data Access team as a Data Protection Administrator. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive, recognised as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. Within this varied role, you'll combine your excellent customer service skills with coordinating, investigating, and accurately responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other GDPR-related requests and enquiries received, in line with LV= policies and UK regulations. You'll manage your workload effectively and always maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis of 6 months. While we can offer some flexibility, this is mainly an office-based role, in which you'd be working from our Bournemouth office five days per week. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of DSAR and GDPR requests, in line with business policies. Contacting individuals by phone to discuss their requests and advise them on what we can do to help. Sending updates and outcomes via letters, calls, or emails. Liaising with relevant business areas to request information required to help with cases. Redacting data in line with data protection rules and regulations. Understanding and applying appropriate exemptions where applicable and confirming these clearly via customer correspondence. Identifying and escalating any concerns or breaches to the Data Protection Office. Ensuring data requests are dealt with securely, minimising the risk of breaches through interaction with Information Security and the DPO. Managing, sorting and/or redirecting incoming post and responding to emails. Supporting and guiding colleagues in other business areas with DSAR recognition, handling and regulations. Supporting the Data Protection Office when required with MI and other information. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Customer Experience, Sales Distribution, Product, etc.). About You Our ideal candidate will Ideally have some knowledge of the UK GDPR legislation and the Data Protection Act 2018 or have experience in a role where GDPR was a high priority (desirable but not essential). Understand the DSAR process to ensure a smooth customer experience (desirable but not essential, provided there is a willingness to learn). Be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in line with the Data Protection Act and ICO guidelines. Consistently demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills. Be a conscientious, trustworthy individual who will do the right thing for the business and customers. Possess excellent communication and listening skills. Be able to recognise vulnerable customers and ensure they are assisted appropriately. Comfortably work independently without continuous supervision, while also being a proactive and supportive team member. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer programmes such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Adobe. Be able to deliver the results of your findings in a clear, concise manner, and be able to discuss the reasons behind each decision. Have prior experience processing DSARs (desirable but not essential). Have prior experience of using Respond and/or Dropbox (desirable but not essential). Rewards & Benefits At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers, and we'll reward you with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package in exchange for your hard work, including: 26 days' holiday - increasing after two years of service to 28 days (adjusted for shorter contracts) The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days' holiday An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance Cycle to work scheme Competitive pension with LV= Life and Pensions doubling the amount you contribute, up to 14% You'll receive up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family Free parking on-site (first come, first served) On-site modern kitchen facilities and coffee lounge Access to on-site Mental Health first aiders and our free 24-hour employee EAP helpline Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. (If you are offered this role as an internal secondment, please note your base band benefits will not change during the secondment.) Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=.
12/07/2026
Full time
Overview We have a brilliant opportunity for an organised, customer-focused individual to join us in our Data Access team as a Data Protection Administrator. As a leading UK life and pensions mutual insurer with a proud history dating back to 1843, we exist to help people live financially confident lives - protecting their income while they work and maximising it when they stop. Today, over one million members and customers trust us to look after their futures, families and finances. Joining us means becoming part of a team that puts our members, customers and advisers at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive, recognised as one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026. We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger, so bring your true self and help shape the future of LV=. Within this varied role, you'll combine your excellent customer service skills with coordinating, investigating, and accurately responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other GDPR-related requests and enquiries received, in line with LV= policies and UK regulations. You'll manage your workload effectively and always maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis of 6 months. While we can offer some flexibility, this is mainly an office-based role, in which you'd be working from our Bournemouth office five days per week. Key Responsibilities Managing a caseload of DSAR and GDPR requests, in line with business policies. Contacting individuals by phone to discuss their requests and advise them on what we can do to help. Sending updates and outcomes via letters, calls, or emails. Liaising with relevant business areas to request information required to help with cases. Redacting data in line with data protection rules and regulations. Understanding and applying appropriate exemptions where applicable and confirming these clearly via customer correspondence. Identifying and escalating any concerns or breaches to the Data Protection Office. Ensuring data requests are dealt with securely, minimising the risk of breaches through interaction with Information Security and the DPO. Managing, sorting and/or redirecting incoming post and responding to emails. Supporting and guiding colleagues in other business areas with DSAR recognition, handling and regulations. Supporting the Data Protection Office when required with MI and other information. Building strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (Customer Experience, Sales Distribution, Product, etc.). About You Our ideal candidate will Ideally have some knowledge of the UK GDPR legislation and the Data Protection Act 2018 or have experience in a role where GDPR was a high priority (desirable but not essential). Understand the DSAR process to ensure a smooth customer experience (desirable but not essential, provided there is a willingness to learn). Be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in line with the Data Protection Act and ICO guidelines. Consistently demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills. Be a conscientious, trustworthy individual who will do the right thing for the business and customers. Possess excellent communication and listening skills. Be able to recognise vulnerable customers and ensure they are assisted appropriately. Comfortably work independently without continuous supervision, while also being a proactive and supportive team member. Demonstrate a good working knowledge of computer programmes such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Adobe. Be able to deliver the results of your findings in a clear, concise manner, and be able to discuss the reasons behind each decision. Have prior experience processing DSARs (desirable but not essential). Have prior experience of using Respond and/or Dropbox (desirable but not essential). Rewards & Benefits At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers, and we'll reward you with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package in exchange for your hard work, including: 26 days' holiday - increasing after two years of service to 28 days (adjusted for shorter contracts) The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days' holiday An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance Cycle to work scheme Competitive pension with LV= Life and Pensions doubling the amount you contribute, up to 14% You'll receive up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family Free parking on-site (first come, first served) On-site modern kitchen facilities and coffee lounge Access to on-site Mental Health first aiders and our free 24-hour employee EAP helpline Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen. (If you are offered this role as an internal secondment, please note your base band benefits will not change during the secondment.) Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered. Go on, bring your true self to LV=.
LV= is seeking a Data Protection Administrator in Bournemouth for a fixed-term 6-month role. You will manage DSAR and GDPR requests, ensuring high confidentiality and accurate responses. The role focuses on coordinating with internal teams, communicating with data subjects, and supporting the Data Protection Office in a regulated environment. The position is office-based five days a week, with a strong emphasis on customer service, accurate data handling, and adherence to UK GDPR guidelines.
12/07/2026
Full time
LV= is seeking a Data Protection Administrator in Bournemouth for a fixed-term 6-month role. You will manage DSAR and GDPR requests, ensuring high confidentiality and accurate responses. The role focuses on coordinating with internal teams, communicating with data subjects, and supporting the Data Protection Office in a regulated environment. The position is office-based five days a week, with a strong emphasis on customer service, accurate data handling, and adherence to UK GDPR guidelines.
A leading insurance provider in Bournemouth seeks a Senior BI Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions. Key responsibilities include managing BI workstreams, utilizing cloud technologies, and ensuring data governance. Candidates should have extensive BI development experience and expertise in SQL, Python, and data modeling. This permanent position requires regular office presence in Bournemouth with a competitive salary package and various benefits including 30 days' holiday and flexible working options.
06/07/2026
Full time
A leading insurance provider in Bournemouth seeks a Senior BI Engineer to lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions. Key responsibilities include managing BI workstreams, utilizing cloud technologies, and ensuring data governance. Candidates should have extensive BI development experience and expertise in SQL, Python, and data modeling. This permanent position requires regular office presence in Bournemouth with a competitive salary package and various benefits including 30 days' holiday and flexible working options.
About The Role We have a new opportunity for a proactive and technical Senior BI Engineer to join our highly skilled Data team. You will lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights to enable more effective strategic and operational decision making. This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance to ensure solutions align with the data strategy and comply with design standards. Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business's operational and strategic needs. Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions. Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner. Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices. Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant. About You Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence and proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language) Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake), and ETL/ELT processes Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modeling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best practice data management, governance, and quality standards Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non technical audience Ability to work in an agile, fast paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback Desirable Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
06/07/2026
Full time
About The Role We have a new opportunity for a proactive and technical Senior BI Engineer to join our highly skilled Data team. You will lead stakeholder engagement and deliver cloud-based BI solutions by transforming raw data into actionable insights to enable more effective strategic and operational decision making. This role is offered on a permanent basis with a requirement for regular presence in our Bournemouth office. Key Responsibilities Lead the BI workstream for change portfolios, providing technical expertise and design guidance to ensure solutions align with the data strategy and comply with design standards. Utilise cloud technologies and programming languages to develop and maintain centralised data platforms that support the business's operational and strategic needs. Ensure all BI processes and reports are accurately and appropriately documented and that all data governance and quality processes are followed and continuously improved. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate data requirements into actionable requests or build solutions. Plan and coordinate the prioritisation of data requests to meet business needs in the most appropriate and controlled manner. Manage and review the work of developers, mentoring and sharing best practices. Contribute to the development and improvement of technical data standards and ensure the development of data products are compliant. About You Extensive experience in BI development and business intelligence and proficient in SQL, Python, DAX, Power Query (M Language) Demonstrated understanding of data warehousing, data modeling (Star Schema, Snowflake), and ETL/ELT processes Strong business-facing skills with expertise in business modeling and translating processes into data models, combined with advanced performance tuning for large datasets Demonstrated ability to apply tools and processes for data security, quality, and accuracy, while implementing best practice data management, governance, and quality standards Proven experience of taking a development lead on work streams within a data centric or technical project Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and translate technical data to a non technical audience Ability to work in an agile, fast paced environment whilst prioritising tasks to stay responsive to business needs Experience of proactively building and maintaining relationships both externally and internally Collaborate with end users to review testing outcomes, provide recommendations, and address data quality feedback Desirable Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services sector Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you'll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We'll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: 30 days' holiday. The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. Virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. About Us We're proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it's right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we'll do everything we can to make it happen.
LV= in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Principal Consultant / Security Architect for a 9-month contract to support business change initiatives. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure effective cyber security is embedded throughout project design and delivery. The successful candidate will bring experience in modern technologies and a strong focus on communication, capable of engaging senior stakeholders effectively. A hybrid working pattern is available, necessitating some attendance at the Bournemouth office.
02/07/2026
Full time
LV= in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Principal Consultant / Security Architect for a 9-month contract to support business change initiatives. The role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure effective cyber security is embedded throughout project design and delivery. The successful candidate will bring experience in modern technologies and a strong focus on communication, capable of engaging senior stakeholders effectively. A hybrid working pattern is available, necessitating some attendance at the Bournemouth office.
Principal Consultant / Security Architect We're seeking a proactive, technical Principal Consultant / Security Architect for a 9-month contract to support business change. You'll help teams understand and embed effective cyber security into design and delivery. Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers and governance forums to define requirements, guide implementation and ensure decisions and evidence are captured through to go live. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with attendance required at our Bournemouth office or other LV= locations. Key Responsibilities Support business change initiatives, ensuring security requirements are considered early and throughout design, delivery, testing and deployment. Contribute to governance forums (Risk Forum, Architecture Board, Technical Design Authority), translating controls into practical requirements. Review technology changes, including AI solutions where relevant, against risk and control expectations. Clearly communicate security and technology risks, controls, design and decisions to stakeholders. Assist project teams to document requirements, decisions, exceptions and evidence to an audit ready standard. Provide security input into architecture (HLDs, LLDs) and implementation guidance. Define and support security testing and resolution of findings pre go live. Support service readiness and secure integration with existing services and target platforms (identity, access, encryption, logging, APIs). Share insights to continuously improve security standards and guidance. Provide pragmatic security advice to enable delivery at pace while maintaining controls. What You'll Bring Experience embedding security into projects with diverse stakeholders. Clear, practical communication style. Ability to translate policies into actionable requirements and evidence. Pragmatic approach balancing risk, regulation and delivery goals. Understanding of governance forums (e.g. LAB, TDA). Continuous improvement mindset and strong documentation skills. About You Comfortable working in structured, regulated environments. Experience with modern technology and security controls (including AI where relevant). Familiar with frameworks (e.g. NIST) or regulated sectors such as financial services. Confident engaging senior stakeholders and contributing to governance forums. Technical Expertise Strong cloud and application security across modern architectures (APIs, microservices, identity, encryption). Secure SDLC knowledge (OWASP aligned). Experience across on prem, cloud and hybrid environments. Qualifications (desirable) Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISSAP, SABSA) are beneficial, or equivalent experience. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Eligibility Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.
29/06/2026
Full time
Principal Consultant / Security Architect We're seeking a proactive, technical Principal Consultant / Security Architect for a 9-month contract to support business change. You'll help teams understand and embed effective cyber security into design and delivery. Collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers and governance forums to define requirements, guide implementation and ensure decisions and evidence are captured through to go live. The role follows a hybrid working pattern, with attendance required at our Bournemouth office or other LV= locations. Key Responsibilities Support business change initiatives, ensuring security requirements are considered early and throughout design, delivery, testing and deployment. Contribute to governance forums (Risk Forum, Architecture Board, Technical Design Authority), translating controls into practical requirements. Review technology changes, including AI solutions where relevant, against risk and control expectations. Clearly communicate security and technology risks, controls, design and decisions to stakeholders. Assist project teams to document requirements, decisions, exceptions and evidence to an audit ready standard. Provide security input into architecture (HLDs, LLDs) and implementation guidance. Define and support security testing and resolution of findings pre go live. Support service readiness and secure integration with existing services and target platforms (identity, access, encryption, logging, APIs). Share insights to continuously improve security standards and guidance. Provide pragmatic security advice to enable delivery at pace while maintaining controls. What You'll Bring Experience embedding security into projects with diverse stakeholders. Clear, practical communication style. Ability to translate policies into actionable requirements and evidence. Pragmatic approach balancing risk, regulation and delivery goals. Understanding of governance forums (e.g. LAB, TDA). Continuous improvement mindset and strong documentation skills. About You Comfortable working in structured, regulated environments. Experience with modern technology and security controls (including AI where relevant). Familiar with frameworks (e.g. NIST) or regulated sectors such as financial services. Confident engaging senior stakeholders and contributing to governance forums. Technical Expertise Strong cloud and application security across modern architectures (APIs, microservices, identity, encryption). Secure SDLC knowledge (OWASP aligned). Experience across on prem, cloud and hybrid environments. Qualifications (desirable) Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISSAP, SABSA) are beneficial, or equivalent experience. Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. 30 days' holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). An annual bonus scheme based on personal performance. Single cover private medical insurance (with the option for you to upgrade to family cover). Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover and dental insurance. Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. A group life assurance policy with 4 your basic pay to go to your dependents (you'll have the option to increase to 8 cover). Group Income Protection (if you become a member of the Pension scheme and reach 5 years of service). Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for support when you need it. A virtual GP service. Shared parental leave. Eligibility Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship in order for your application to be considered.
