Head of Information Security & Business Continuity

August 23

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Bede Gaming

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Building world-class software for the online gambling industry.

Social Gaming • Mobile Gambling • Bespoke gaming solutions • Platform as a Service • Digital specialists

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Description

• Are you a seasoned expert in safeguarding businesses from cyber risks? • In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind Bede’s Information Security, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management strategy. • You’ll own and deliver a comprehensive programme designed to identify, manage, and reduce cyber risks across our organisation. • Your expertise will ensure that we not only meet but exceed legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements. • This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by creating a secure and resilient environment for our business, our people, and our customers. • If you’re passionate about leading in a fast-paced and evolving landscape, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Ensure Bede’s technology and brand are protected through proactive and reactive strategies that secure our products and reputation. • Develop, lead, and implement a comprehensive security and business continuity strategy and roadmap, aligned with broader business objectives. • Build, lead, and develop a confident, competent, and resilient information security team. • Oversee the implementation and rollout of security tools and frameworks to enhance our security posture. • Implement and manage operational resilience across the business to ensure continuous and secure operations. • Ensure business impact assessments are created, maintained, and updated across the organisation to mitigate potential risks. • Identify, track, analyse, and remediate cyber risks across the business to protect against potential threats. • Provide secure and compliant software applications throughout all areas of the business. • Identify and manage key business stakeholders, partnering with them to address security requirements and mitigate threats to the business. • Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS). • Ensure the implementation and maintenance of all relevant security legal, regulatory, and compliance frameworks. • Act as the senior stakeholder and representative for all matters related to security and business continuity with our clients. • Ensure Bede has a practical, fit-for-purpose business continuity plan that is well-known and understood across the business. • Ensure that appropriate monitoring controls are in place to identify, protect, and detect threats. • Maintain a comprehensive library of all assets with clearly assigned ownership. • Partner with the People Team to promote continuous security learning and awareness across the organisation. • Protect the business from current and emerging threats, staying ahead of industry trends and cyber security developments. • Stay up to date with the latest industry intelligence and cyber security trends to keep Bede secure. • Undertake any other responsibilities that are deemed reasonable and relevant to the role.

Benefits

• A friendly, flexible and trust-based approach to working • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a typically very generous Christmas break • The use of a mobile phone or tablet of your choice, with the monthly contract covered by us • ‘Select Enhanced’ Bupa private healthcare - access from day 1 which covers all pre-existing conditions • Fully matched private pension scheme (up to 8% matched) • Life Assurance which pays out x4 of your salary to a nominated person(s) • Employee Assistance Programme - Beders have access to support and practical advice on a variety of issues that might impact their life (provided by Bupa) • Innovation time - Engineers have regular opportunities to spend time developing skills and innovating. • A great office life! Free snacks and refreshments in the office every day as well as regular food van visits from the best places in Newcastle • Access to Calm - the #1 app for meditation and sleep • Lots of social events - inside and outside of the working day • Referral Programme - help us grow our team with talented individuals and be rewarded with a referral payment of £3,000 (pre-tax) • Bede swag - from Zoodies to t-shirts and even our much loved Bede socks! • Bede Holidays - extra discretionary days off through the year as an extra special thank you