Information Governance Officer

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Hs2 (High Speed Two) Ltd
HS2 is a major infrastructure project building a high-speed rail network across the UK.
Develop and deliver HS2's information and cyber security strategy, training, and incident response.
17 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
25,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Architecture
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Track and Overhead Catenary System
Tunnel and Open Route Mechanical & Electrical Fit out and ventilation
HV Power Distribution
Telecommunications
Command Control Signalling & Traffic Management
Network Integrated Control Centre Building
Depot Construction
Railway Systems
Role
What you would be doing
cyber audits
security strategy
incident response
training development
training delivery
digital champion
  • Providing support to Cyber Security Audits, internal and external
  • Develop strategy for Information and Cyber Security Education and Communications
  • Work with Information and Cyber Security team members to ensure joined up approach for communicating with HS2
  • Investigate information incidents, data breaches, and events, evaluate with team, and communicate with business and third parties as necessary
  • Develop Information and Cyber Security training and learning offers for HS2, in line with Policies and Procedures - Confidentiality Integrity and Availability of Information.
  • Evaluating change to organisations and advising on specialist training needs
  • Designing and delivering training
  • Assist in educating all HS2 colleagues on the importance of Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
  • Work as an Information Ambassador and Digital Champion: assist HS2 colleagues/teams with their projects dealing with information management, information and cyber security, and data protection
What you bring
iso 27001
hmg framework
pragmatism
political awareness
communication
presentation
  • Pragmatism and political awareness when investigating incidents
  • Experience of ISO 27001 and HMG Information Security Policy Framework and supporting controls
  • Communication and presenting often complex matters of Information and Cyber Security to non-specialist audiences
  • Excellent presenting style and skills
  • Present to business and auditing external parties on Information and Cyber Security topics
Benefits
  • Training needs analysis, fit-for-purpose training
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Transforming the UK’s rail network with the vision of connecting cities through high-speed rail.
  • Aiming to increase capacity, improve connectivity, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
  • Construction is underway for the first phase, connecting London to the West Midlands, with additional phases planned to reach further northern cities.
  • Focusing on advanced infrastructure and cutting-edge technology to deliver a future-proof transportation system.
  • Expected to provide significant job opportunities and create thousands of skilled roles in construction and engineering.
  • High-speed rail line will reduce travel times, making travel between major cities faster, greener, and more reliable.
  • Ambition is to deliver a world-class rail experience while supporting sustainability with energy-efficient technologies.
  • Represents one of Europe’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects, pushing the boundaries of engineering and design.
Culture + Values
  • Ensuring value for money: manage corporate costs efficiently, bear down on programme costs while protecting strategic goals
  • Respecting communities: be good neighbours; community engagement drives thinking, actions and decisions
  • Championing teamwork and collaboration: promote a ‘one team’ approach with positive relationships between HS2, suppliers and government
  • Creating a positive legacy for Britain: bring country closer together, boost economy, and improve lives of this and future generations
  • Integrity: act fairly, transparently and consistently; use powers wisely and do the right thing even in difficult circumstances
  • Leadership: use innovation and challenge to lead by example; set new standards for mega‑projects
  • Respect: understand others, recognise their value, listen, explain decisions clearly, work flexibly
  • Safety: make safety first consideration; care for workforce, passengers and public, speak up if something is unsafe
Environment + Sustainability
2700 Tonnes CO2
Steel Reduction Savings
Reducing steel usage saved over 2,700 tonnes of CO2 and £7 million in costs.
87000 tCO2
Curzon Street Carbon Reduction
A 55% reduction in carbon emissions achieved at Birmingham Curzon Street station design.
7M Trees
Green Corridor Planting
Planting 7 million trees and shrubs to enhance biodiversity alongside the railway.
10M Tonnes
Aggregate Transported
Transporting 10 million tonnes via 15,000 trains, reducing lorry journeys and emissions.
  • Target to be a net-zero carbon railway by 2035
  • All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy
  • Corporate net-zero for business activities from 2025
  • All trains powered by 100% zero-carbon energy from day one of operation
  • PAS 2080 accreditation for whole-life carbon management
  • 50% reduction in carbon emissions from steel and concrete by 2030
  • Use of electric zero-emission machinery and solar & hydrogen welfare cabins
  • Curzon Street station uses solar panels and ground-source heat pumps
Inclusion & Diversity
90% Response Rate
Diverse employee engagement surveys
Bi-annual staff surveys achieved a notable 90% response rate from diverse groups, compared to an overall 84%. Results indicated increased feelings of respect and well-being among participants.
56 Nationalities
Multicultural workforce representation
The company employs individuals from 56 different nationalities, creating a vibrant and inclusive multicultural environment across global projects.
  • Respect Campaign led ‘Banter in the Office’ toolbox talks to clarify acceptable vs inappropriate language, delivered to over 2,000 colleagues
  • Reverse mentoring programme launched Sep 2022: senior leaders mentored by junior employees from under‑represented groups to inform strategy and reduce bias
  • Reverse mentoring feedback: "valuable outlet… share experiences as minorities" leading to real changes in company strategy, targeting undesirable behaviours
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