Information Security Analyst

Salary: £45,000 - £52,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Senior Information Security Analyst

Department: IT

About Arden University

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department

The Information Security Analyst sits within the Information Security Team as part of the wider IT Department. This team is crucial in ensuring that the security of all Arden information is world class and ensures that projects can be delivered and the right solutions can be found so that our employees and students can work effectively.

Our IT team is made up of around 60 employees with a vast range of skills from Software Development to IT Operations and IT Security. Our IT Department values employee development and we have lots of great examples of employee progression and promotions within the team.

About the Opportunity

As an Information Security Analyst, you'll play a key role in protecting the university's information assets while helping to shape and strengthen our security culture.

You'll be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our information security framework, ensuring that policies, procedures, controls, and risk management activities remain effective and aligned with industry best practice. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of new security controls, helping to continually improve our security posture and support our ongoing compliance with ISO 27001.

This is a varied and collaborative role where you'll work closely with colleagues across IT, Cyber Security, and the wider university community to embed security into everyday operations and strategic initiatives. You'll also take a leading role in coordinating Business Continuity Management activities, supporting the university's resilience objectives and alignment with ISO 22301.

Whether you're conducting risk assessments, supporting audits, advising stakeholders, or helping drive security improvements, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a growing organisation that places digital innovation and student success at the heart of everything it does.

About You

If you're passionate about information security, enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, and want to contribute to a meaningful mission in higher education, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential requirements

• Strong understanding of information security principles, governance frameworks, and security control management.
• Knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and associated compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of recognised security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, or PCI DSS.
• Conducting risk assessments and developing appropriate risk treatment recommendations.
• Drafting and maintaining information security policies, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation.
• Strong understanding of risk management, assurance, and business continuity principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, and business continuity best practices.
• Ability to assess the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement using logical and analytical thinking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and produce clear, actionable reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a complex organisational environment.
• A minimum of two years' involvement in information security, information governance, risk management, or a related discipline.

Why Arden

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: 18th June (midnight)

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship statement

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a Sponsored Skilled Worker visa, or fulfil the criteria we have for providing sponsorship. However we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.