IT Security & Compliance Coordinator

IT Security & Compliance Coordinator

Reference number: JR254089

Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based near London Bridge

Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles: 1

Grade: IT1

Salary:£33,700 - £38,100 per annum

We are looking for a Security & Compliance Coordinator to join our IT team.

The IT Security & Compliance Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the delivery of Kaplan Financial’s IT Security and Compliance function, contributing to essential areas such as Data Privacy, Incident Management, IT Compliance, and alignment with GDPR principles. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in security and compliance, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the day-to-day execution of operational procedures. Working closely with subject matter experts, you will assist in managing data incidents, supporting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and overseeing the lifecycle of IT contracts. As a central point of contact for the Security and Compliance team, you will coordinate workflows, engage with internal and external stakeholders, and help ensure the organisation meets its regulatory obligations and client commitments.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who may be currently working in a Business Operations role with a keen interest in IT compliance and who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader. 

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What you’ll bring to the role

• Understanding of GDPR, Data Privacy and/or Information Security principles.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret complex contractual language.

• Familiarity with spreadsheets and systems such as data governance, contract management systems and document tracking,

• Experience managing incidents and responses to Information Security and Data Privacy issues

• Team administration, organising and communication and capable of establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships with colleagues and third parties

• Exceptional listening, written, and oral communication skills required to clearly discuss and explain Data Privacy and Compliance policies to both technical and non-technical colleagues at all seniority levels.

What we do

Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.

We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.

What we believe in

Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.

Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.

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Our Values

We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.

• Act with integrity

• Empower and support

• Create opportunity

• Grow knowledge

• Drive results together

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 5th April 2026. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application or wish to talk to someone about the role before applying please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role as per the job description and any screening or testing stages.  Details of how to request your application be considered under the Disability Confident scheme will be shared with all applicants upon submission of an application.

Furthermore, all applicants invited to attend interview will be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments to attend.