Job Description

###

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title:

Information Security Specialist

Location:

Peterborough (Hybrid)



Are you a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security professional with a passion for protecting business-critical systems and influencing secure technology practices? Do you thrive in a governance-focused role, advising on risk, compliance, and cyber best practices across a modern IT landscape?



Our Global Technology Services (GTS) Risk & Security team is looking for an Information Security Specialist to support the development and oversight of security frameworks that align with our strategic objectives. In this role, you'll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure our systems remain secure, compliant, and future-ready.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting the delivery and evolution of the Cyber Security Programme, helping to protect systems and data across the business Advising on and reviewing the implementation of Information Security Policies, Standards and Controls across projects and operations Coordinating vulnerability management activities across IT, OT, and cloud environments Providing guidance on security best practices, supporting compliance with internal policy and external regulations Supporting the development and rollout of the third-party risk management framework Participating in internal forums and external security events, bringing fresh insights to shape future security initiatives Maintaining awareness of business systems, data flows, and architecture to inform security recommendations Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure secure design and implementation of systems and services

What you'll bring:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders A self-starting, inquisitive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement Knowledge or experience of working within an Information Security, Risk or Compliance function Familiarity with cyber security principles, governance frameworks, and risk management practices Understanding of cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, and their associated security considerations A relevant degree (e.g. Computer Science or similar) and/or security-related qualifications such as SSCP, CCSP or CompTIA Security+ Experience gathering business or technical requirements and translating them into secure practices or solutions Willingness to occasionally travel to our Peterborough office as needed

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture. Please note, this role may require occasional travel to AB Agri sites in the UK and overseas.###

About The Company

Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits - these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.

About us

We're AB Agri, part of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we're passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that's because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we're building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture.



As a Disability Confident employer, we're committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.

Application Notes

We hope you feel that AB Agri is somewhere you can thrive and so we'd love to hear from you. We get a lot of applications for our roles and sometimes need to close the process early so register your details and upload your CV via our careers website as soon as you can - it will only take a few minutes.



When you do, we'll ask you some equal opportunities questions just to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive - or show us areas we can improve. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions and this won't affect your application.



Apply today or contact our recruitment team for more information.

Agencies and media sales

AB Agri group politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We don't accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.