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Job Title: Employer Brand Digital Lead (12 month FTC) Location: Frimley; Surrey, Portsmouth; Hampshire, Preston; Lancashire or Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £60,000 + depending on experience What you’ll be doing: • Act as a subject matter expert to develop, maintain and optimise owned employer brand channels, including best-practice policies, processes, governance and supporting tools across international careers website and social media, • Analyse industry insights, market trends and innovation to identify short- and long-term improvements and inform the digital roadmap to support fulfilment of demand and strengthen our employer brand positioning, • Provide specialist insight and advice to business units and functions to influence, support and deliver change to achieve agreed business outcomes, • Lead the delivery and optimisation of international employer brand digital journeys, enabling candidates to easily discover roles and move seamlessly from attraction through to application, • Define, implement and govern scalable frameworks and measures to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery across regions, using insight and performance data to drive continuous improvement, • Deliver high-quality, engaging content across owned channels for key audience segments, ensuring the right content reaches the right audience at the right time across organic and paid campaigns, • Detailed knowledge of recruitment marketing channels, namely careers websites, social media, and search engines/AI tools, • Experience in driving best practice in the use and optimisation of websites and social media, including measuring performance to improve ROI, • Technical expertise in digital channel strategies and careers site platforms including audience segmentation and content management systems, • Track record of managing paid advertising budgets and vendor management As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Employer Brand Team: This 12-month fixed-term contract sits within our Head Office Total Talent Centre of Excellence in Group HR, reporting to the Head of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital presence of our Employer Brand, collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business—including the Director of Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, and specialist functions such as EITS. Partnering with business unit leads, you will take a holistic approach to our Careers website, social channels, and SEO, ensuring content and digital journeys drive impact, support inclusivity, and engagement. You will manage key projects, budgets, and timelines, maintaining and evolving our international careers website while embedding personalisation for critical talent audiences. This is a highly visible, fast-paced role where your work will directly influence our digital attraction strategy and deliver measurable results across the enterprise. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SS1 #LI-Hybrid

A leading IT solutions provider seeks a Head of Managed Security Services to lead their Cyber Security Division. This home-based role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000, plus bonus, and involves managing a dynamic team within a rapidly growing sector. You will define and execute the

A global events company is seeking a Head of Content for their Defence & Security Portfolio in London. The position offers a competitive benefits package and a vibrant work environment.

A leading IT Solutions Provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Managed Security Services to enhance service delivery and maintain compliance. This key leadership role involves overseeing large-scale cybersecurity operations, defining the service strategy, and ensuring client satisfaction

A prominent safety and security company in Abingdon seeks a Head of Finance to lead financial operations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in finance leadership and a solid understanding of project accounting. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with weekly travel

Build a world‑class IT function to support our mission of shaping the future of AI‑driven biology. Ensure practical and efficient roll‑out of security compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e. Reporting to the COO, have the autonomy to select tools, design processes, and

Our client are seeking an experienced Head of Infrastructure & Security to take ownership of our IT infrastructure, cyber security, and operational resilience. Head of Infrastructure & Security. Further security standards such as Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).

Build and manage a talented team of security specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Own and develop Bupa’s Product Security Framework, embedding security into the lifecycle of all digital products. Act as a thought leader, staying ahead of emerging threats and industry b

A global data and insights consulting company is seeking a Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management to define and implement a comprehensive security strategy. This role offers an opportunity to shape global security strategy within a market leader, along with a competitive benefits pack

As Head of Information Security, you will lead the strategy and execution of the AllSaints and John Varvatos cyber security agenda. Reporting to the Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, you’ll be responsible for developing security strategies and policies to help us manage risk and comply

A leading IT consultancy in the UK is looking for a professional to analyze security environments, coordinate Infrastructure Reviews, maintain security policies, and ensure ISO27001 and ISO9001 certifications are achieved. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical security initiative

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Software Development to lead an 8-member engineering team while actively contributing to code and maintaining high engineering standards. The candidate should have strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of AWS, and proficiency i

Proven experience in Security Engineering or Information Security and in leadership roles, ideally as Head of Security, CISO, or equivalent. Own the overall Information and IT Security strategy, leading teams responsible for infrastructure security, application security, organisational security, and

Leading and developing a talented team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. As Head of Cybersecurity, you'll be the guardian of Alzheimer's Society's technology ecosystem. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those

A growing automotive claims management company in the UK is seeking a Head of Infrastructure & Security to lead their IT infrastructure and cyber security efforts. Key responsibilities include delivering infrastructure strategies, managing robust security controls, and leading teams. The ideal candi

We’re looking for a hands‑on Interim Head of Cyber Security to lead and enhance our client’s cyber security capability. Lead the deployment and optimisation of technologies including Darktrace, Microsoft Defender, and Fortinet. Strong knowledge of Darktrace, Microsoft Defender, and Fortinet to

Ensure robust security posture of our product, across the various components (in particular, the LocalStack emulators, the LocalStack Cloud platform, as well as our data warehouse). Good understanding of US and EU security and compliance expectations. LocalStack is headquartered in Zurich/Switzerlan

A leading retail brand in East London is looking for a Head of Information Security to spearhead their cybersecurity initiatives. The role entails developing security policies, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with global regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership

With a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of managerial experience. This role is essential for ensuring the safety of infrastructure. A global financial institution is looking for a SOC Manager to lead a team of S

A leading investment platform company in the UK is seeking a Head of Security Operations. Candidates should have extensive experience in Information Security, a solid understanding of security frameworks, and a strong focus on risk management. The role involves leading a team responsible for proacti

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Head of Infrastructure based in the Midlands with a salary of up to £90,000. The ideal candidate will manage and support infrastructure and cybersecurity standards, interface with third-party vendors, and demonstrate senior leadership in a high-growth

A key part of our Security & Resilience team, the Head of Physical Security will lead the strategic delivery and governance of physical security across the organisation. The purpose of this role is to drive the identification, selection, implementation, continual improvement and governance of standa

As Head of Information Security, you'll report to the CISO and lead our security operations, focusing on Azure Cloud, Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID to safeguard critical information assets across the organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Azure security (Defender, Sentinel, Azure AD, Entra ID) an

We're looking for a seasoned and strategic Head of Security to take ownership of our organisation's entire security landscape, spanning cyber, physical, personnel, and operational resilience. As Head of Security, you will build and lead this cross‑disciplinary team, ensuring continuous development

A major financial institution is seeking a Head of JOC and JOC Operational Support for EMEA to oversee incident management and coordinate responses to security risks. You will be responsible for developing contingency plans, monitoring security incidents, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

A good move for an Infrastructure/Security Lead who’s ready to move into a Head of role, take ownership, and shape strategy while staying close to the tech. We’re looking for a hands-on, ambitious infrastructure/security leader to take steer of a growing team and help drive a major group-wide tr

Rather than managing a specific products roadmap, the Head of Product Security acts as a cross-functional enabler, ensuring that security is a habit across all Dojo products and engineering workflows. The Head of Product Security will be responsible for leading and driving the product security str

We are seeking an experienced Head of InfoSec GRC & Awareness to lead governance, risk, compliance, and security awareness initiatives across an organisation at a time of significant modernisation. Head of Information Security GRC & Awareness. Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001,

Head of IT Infrastructure, Operations & Security. Head of IT Infrastructure, Operations and Security. Investigates and manages the adoption of tools, techniques and processes (including automation) for the management of systems and services.

As River Island’s Head of Information Security, you’ll play a strategic and hands-on leadership role in shaping and strengthening our security posture across the business. At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. Understanding of

We are seeking a Head of Security Training Programmes to join our Global Safety and Security Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design and delivery of security training courses, oversee the certification of trainers, and manage induction and development programmes for security managers. A

A luxury retail institution in Greater London is seeking a Head of Security and Loss Prevention. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £110,000 plus bonus and benefits. The successful applicant will lead and innovate the security strategy, ensuring excellence and safety across operatio

A prominent retail company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of Information Security to play a strategic role in strengthening their security posture. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior security function and strong technical skills. This position offers genero

An AI infrastructure start-up is seeking a senior security leader to own and operate the security program across various environments. This role requires deep expertise in cloud, infrastructure security, and risk management, along with the capability to drive security governance and compliance withi

This role involves managing Security Technology teams, leading cross-business projects, and ensuring compliance with security governance. A competitive salary of up to £95,000 is offered with the opportunity for flexible work arrangements. A leading urban development company in Greater London seeks

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Product Security to protect digital products across various platforms. This hybrid role requires a strong leader with over 8 years in cybersecurity, adept in cloud security and DevSecOps practices. Responsibilities include developing security framew

As River Island's Head of Information Security, you'll play a strategic and hands‑on leadership role in shaping and strengthening our security posture across the business. At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. Lead the developme

Head of IT Security or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The IT department of 54, support 7000 users across 900 locations, comprising of a comprehensive IT infrastructure delivering several line-of-business systems which reach out to all staff. Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimu

As Head of Information Security, you will own the organisation’s information and cyber security posture end‑to‑end. Act as the senior subject matter expert for information and cyber security across the organisation. Oversee security governance, risk management, and compliance activities.

The Head of Security Testing and Vulnerability Management will lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution for security testing, vulnerability assessment, and remediation programs. Stay ahead of emerging threats and testing methodologies to enhance security resilience. Build and lead a team of s

As River Island’s Head of Information Security, you’ll play a strategic and hands‑on leadership role in shaping and strengthening our security posture across the business. At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. Drive ongoing

Deep understanding of security technologies (Azure Cloud, SIEM/SOAR, MS Defender Suite, Automation), Vulnerability/Threat management and security frameworks/methodologies. Do you want to be part of the leadership function of the largest Service offering within a phenomenal Solution Provider?. This i

The Head of Information Security will lead and drive this initiative, focusing on Microsoft‑centric security architectures, outsourced SOC management, and security governance and compliance (GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001). Own and optimise the Microsoft security stack, including Microso

A rapidly growing technology firm in the UK is seeking a Sales Head for its Infrastructure & Security Services division. This role involves coordinating sales efforts with CISOs and IT Directors, selling a range of services including Cloud Migration and Cyber Security, and acquiring new customer acc

Alongside this, you’ll provide strategic financial advice to senior stakeholders across Government Security, helping them understand the financial implications and risks of key decisions. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. You’re a qua

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Head of Cyber to lead the Cyber Security Strategy aligned with business objectives. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity requirements and demonstrate effective stakeholder management. An inclusive company offering competitive pensi

We’re looking for a highly technical Head of Information Security to build and lead a modern, engineering‑led security function. You’re excited by AI‑driven security, continuous improvement, and treating security as a craft. This is a hands‑on role by design: you’ll shape and deliver sec

Build and manage a talented team of security specialists, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Own and develop Bupa's Product Security Framework, embedding security into the lifecycle of all digital products. From mobile apps to cloud platforms, you'll ensure security is built into e