Information Security Compliance Lead

Salary: £59,509.50
Grade: Level 5, Zone 1
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG   
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36, Full Time
Closing date: Wednesday 25th March 2026; 23:55

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Because we're not just home to the UK's fast-growing economy. We're home to the most important conversations happening today. And we're making radical social change a reality so that nobody gets left behind.

What You’ll Be Doing / How You’ll Be Involved

We are looking for an Information Security Compliance Lead, to manage the Information Security Compliance Team through strong leadership ensuring that Camden has appropriate and effective IT security controls to protect its Assets - Information and Information processing systems.

Working closely with the Information Security Manager and the Security Operations Manager, you will take ownership for the successful delivery of Camden’s journey towards compliance with the ISO 27001:2022 standard. You will be part of the Governance team, responsible for developing and championing a robust set of information security controls as well as reporting on their adequacy and effectiveness, ensuring that Camden’s systems and data remain secure.

Additionally, you’ll work to improve Information Security Awareness within Camden using proven leadership skills and in-depth security expertise, as well as leading and coordinating our approach to external and internal audits.

The successful candidate will be a professional who is passionate about the Information Security discipline and strive to improve security across the Council through collaboration.

About You      

Camden is on a journey to transform our digital experiences using cloud technology. To be a successful Information Security Compliance Lead, you will need to adapt to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, as well as maintaining a professional, security-focused approach to all tasks. You will ensure that you keep up to date with current threat trends and use your knowledge to the benefit of our organisation and its goals.

You will have knowledge and understanding of the ISO 27001:2022 standard and other Information Security best practice standards.

You will be an excellent communicator and influencer and a great problem solver who can work on your initiative and with others to identify creative and innovative solutions. You will also be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work and have excellent organisational skills to manage a complex and varied workload, including projects.

Please also refer to the job profile for relevant security accreditations required for this role.

To view the job profile in more detail please click the below link:
http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11654312/file/documen…

What We Offer 

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. 

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details of our excellent benefits scheme 

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council for more information on our commitment.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.