Regional Banner Information Security Officer (BISO)

Regional Business Information Security Officer (BISO)

We're Kingfisher, a team of over 74,000 people across brands such as B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Dépôt, Castorama and Koctasto life. Guided by the purpose "Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone." we work to make that a reality every day.

We are looking for a Regional Banner Information Security Officer to join us in providing senior security leadership across our Group Technology function. The role ensures information security is embedded in day to day decision making and long term planning, acting as a trusted partner between Information Security and the wider business.

Location: B&Q Head Office just outside Southampton. Expectation of 12 days a month in the office with travel between sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Banner Information Security Officers across the region, providing clear direction and support.
• Act as the primary link between Information Security and Group Technology, balancing business priorities with effective risk management.
• Own and maintain the cyber risk register for Group Technology, supporting informed risk decisions and prioritisation.
• Embed "secure by design" principles across projects and solutions, identifying and tracking control weaknesses.
• Lead responses to security incidents and contribute as part of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and information security subject matter expert.
• Provide clear, timely reporting and assurance insights to senior leaders, supporting transparency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven, practical experience in information security or a closely related field, with leadership or people management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of recognised security frameworks and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, OWASP, PCI, NIS2).
• Ability to explain complex security topics clearly and confidently to a wide range of audiences.
• Sound judgement and decision making skills, with a clear understanding of business relevant security risk.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, built on trust, collaboration and integrity.

How We Work

We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - on average, about 60% of your time will involve in person collaboration.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We're committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

Benefits Private Health Care

Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April (Benefit in Kind tax applies).

Kingfisher Pension Scheme

Immediate eligibility through auto enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a maximum 14% from the Company.

25 Days' Holiday

25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract.

Staff Discount

20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)

Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save £10 £150 per month; join after 3 months service.

Life Assurance

Four times Salary plus benefit equal to the value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS MP) or one time Salary if not active member.

Bonus

Competitive bonus scheme aligned to work level of role.

Kingfisher Share Save

Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually; three months service required at the invitation date, normally in October.

Our Behaviours

Constantly improving our customer experience; acting with humanity and care; being curious; thriving on learning and thinking beyond the obvious; being inclusive; acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together; being agile; working with trust, pace and agility; being accountable; championing the plan to deliver results and growth.

Training & Development

There are many ways to grow, learn and develop here at Kingfisher, at whatever pace suits you.

Application Process

1. Send in your application via the Kingfisher Careers website.
2. A member of Talent Acquisition will review your application and let you know if you have progressed.
3. Telephone or one to one conversation with a recruiter.
4. Face to face or virtual interview.
5. Feedback and offer details from the recruiter.

Ready to get started? Apply now and help us to Power the Possible.