Junior Information Security Analysist

Position: Junior Information Security Analysist (Contract)
Junior Information Security Analyst

Location:

Remote Working/Homebased

Contract:

Full time - initially 3 Months

Hours:

35 Hours per week
Salary: £23 UMB Per hour (£18 PAYE)

We are advertising this role on behalf of our client, a leading charity dedicated to supporting children, young people and families.

About the Role Our client is seeking a Junior Information Security Analyst to join their small, dynamic Information Security team. In this role, you will provide hands-on support to run day-to-day security operations, assist with incident response, and deliver practical improvements that protect the charity’s people, data, and services.
You will work closely with Technology, Information Governance/DPO colleagues, and external security partners to reduce risk, maintain clear assurance records, and help staff work securely. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their information security career to gain broad exposure and grow professionally in a values-led environment.

Key Responsibilities
Support day-to-day information security operations, carrying out routine checks and logging issues
Assist with security incidents, including evidence gathering and coordinating follow-up actions
Support vulnerability management and secure configuration with Technology teams
Assist with identity and access management tasks, including joiner/mover/leaver processing and access reviews
Support data protection measures to prevent accidental loss or unauthorised disclosure of information
Assist with supplier due diligence, collecting assurance evidence and tracking agreed improvements
Help deliver security awareness initiatives, such as phishing simulations and staff guidance
Maintain assurance, risk, and audit records
Contribute to process improvements and runbook maintenance
Produce management information and KPIs, including incident and awareness metrics
Support security input for procurement and onboarding activities
Keep skills current and progress training and professional certifications

Who We’re Looking For Essential:

Experience in IT or information security-related roles (service desk, operations, infrastructure) with exposure to security tasks
Understanding of basic security principles (least privilege, secure configuration, incident handling)
Familiarity with cloud and SaaS environments
Clear written and verbal communication, able to explain technical points to non-technical colleagues
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise workload
Experience following procedures, maintaining runbooks, or managing assurance evidence
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Desirable:

Experience in charity, regulated or public sector environments
Exposure to supplier security questionnaires or procurement processes
Familiarity with common security control frameworks

Qualifications & Development:

Working towards or holding a relevant IT/security qualification (e.g., Security+, SSCP, Network+) or equivalent practical experience
Commitment to ongoing professional development (training and certifications supported)
Why Join?
Make a real difference by protecting services that support vulnerable children and families
Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment
Gain broad exposure across information security and IT operations
Access training and professional development opportunities
Flexible and inclusive working culture

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.
If you are interested in knowing fmore about this role or if yu wish to apply - Send over your most recent CV to (url removed) or call me directly on (phone number removed). We offer a referral bonus here at Service care and so if you know someone who would be a perfect fit for this role, tell them to apply today