DVF Recruitment

About the Company

DVF Recruitment - The Formula For Successful Change

We provide world-class business transformation and technology talent to international cross-industry clients, from FTSE 100 to boutique organisations. With over 20 years of combined expertise, we have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with delivering complex change.

D x V x F > R = Successful Change - You may recognise this as the Beckhard-Harris model for delivering successful change into businesses.

D = Dissatisfaction with how things are now;

V = Vision of what is possible;

F = First, concrete steps that can be taken towards the vision;

Our desire and vision is simple: To partner with our clients to ensure we assist you in delivering successful change every single time - helping you to bring in seasoned professionals with a proven track record of delivering major Change and Transformation across the three core pillars of change - People, Process & Technology.

Here at DVF we have the capability to deliver across the following specialist areas:

-Business Transformation
-Technology Transformation
-Business Change
-Change Management & Organisation Design
-Change Communications
-PMO
-Project Management
-Business Analysis
-Programme Management
-Business Architecture
-New Product Development
-Digital Transformation

Our Specialist Roles:

Programme Managers | Project Managers | Head of Change |Change Managers | Head of IT | IT Project Managers | Portfolio Directors / Managers | Programme / Project Office Managers | Business Analysts | PMO’s | COO’s | CTO’s | CIO’s | Testers | Developers / Programmer | MI /BI Analysts | MI/ BI Business Analysts | Data Analysts | Systems Analysts | Technical Project Managers | Technical Leads | Solution Architects | Data Architects

Listed Jobs

Company Name

DVF Recruitment

Job Title

Information Security Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Information Security Specialist Role Summary: Lead the design, execution, and oversight of security assurance activities across the technology estate, ensuring controls meet ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials standards. Manage testing schedules, coordinate with third‑party assessors, evaluate findings, and drive remediation or risk acceptance, while integrating security into solution design and governance processes. Expactations: • Proven background in information security within regulated or ISO‑aligned organizations. • Practical experience with ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and security assurance practices. • Strong organizational ability to manage multiple priorities and ownership of security outcomes. • Proactive, curious, and confident engaging technical, supplier, and senior stakeholder audiences. Key Responsibilities: • Define and coordinate security assurance plans for new and changing systems prior to production. • Conduct regular testing of core platforms, infrastructure, and non‑technical controls (e.g., physical security, social engineering). • Review testing results with technical specialists, rank issues by business risk, and track remediation to completion. • Partner with architecture and delivery teams to embed security controls early in the solution lifecycle. • Evaluate technical change impacts and represent information security at governance forums such as change advisory boards. • Develop and standardize assurance practices, including reusable security requirements and testing expectations. • Maintain and evolve the ISMS, supporting documentation, reporting, and compliance activities. Required Skills: • Security testing & assurance, risk assessment, remediation tracking. • Knowledge of ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and related regulatory frameworks. • Ability to translate technical findings into business risk. • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement. • Project and time‑management skills. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. • Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor, CISA, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

12-03-2026