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We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world.
We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them.
We'll broaden your horizons
To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our team collaborates with every department. We develop, explore and implement the information Security practices helping us to protect the data of our clients in our services of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, we maintain the functionality of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure governance of the tech and security processes that keeps us advancing. And you could too. In an Information Security role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
We'll help you succeed
Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships.
You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with.
Role Purpose
The Information Security Compliance Coordinator is responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining clear and accurate documentation for Information Security Polices, standards, training content, and internal communications. The Information Security Compliance Coordinator works closely with ISO teams, IT, business users, and external parties to gather requirements, research topics, and produce user-friendly and accessible content. The Information Security Compliance Coordinator also ensures that the documentation adheres to BDO standards and guidelines, as well as best practices for technical communication. This role will be reporting to the Information Security Manager.
Principal Accountabilities
- Create and update Polices, standards, training content, and internal communications, etc.
- Collaborate with IT teams, business users, and external parties to gather requirements, research obligations, and validate content
- Apply BDO standards and guidelines, as well as best practices for technical communication, to ensure consistency, clarity, accuracy, and accessibility of the documentation
- Use appropriate tools and formats to produce and publish the documentation in various media, such as web, print, PDF, etc.
- Manage the documentation lifecycle, including version control, review, approval, distribution, and archiving
- Proofread and edit your own and others' work to ensure quality and correctness
- Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and users to improve the documentation
- Support the CISO teams in testing, training, and troubleshooting related to the documentation
- Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in technical communication and IT
- The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post
Technical Competencies
Knowledge and experience of:
- Technical writing principles and practices, such as information design, content structure, terminology, style, etc.
- Using various tools and formats for creating and publishing technical documentation, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, etc.
- Documenting Polices, standards, training content, and internal communications in relation to Information security
- Working with IT teams, business users, and external parties to gather requirements, research topics, and validate content
- Applying accessibility requirements and guidelines, and how to apply them to technical documentation
- A bachelor's degree in Information Security, computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand.
At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development.
We're in it together
Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs.
Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work.
We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO.
We're looking forward to the future
At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions
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