IT Security Manager

As our IT Security Manager, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding our organisation's data, systems and people. You'll lead the assurance, performance management and continuous improvement of our cybersecurity capabilities - making sure our security posture remains robust, compliant and aligned with recognised industry frameworks. Working closely with IT, Digital, Operations, Compliance and external security partners, you'll steer our security strategy, uplift control maturity and manage risk across the organisation., * Develop, implement and maintain security policies, standards and best-practice controls to protect organisational data, networks and systems.

• Lead risk management activity - identifying, assessing and mitigating information security risks across the organisation

• Oversee incident response, ensuring effective detection, containment, investigation and remediation of security threats.

• Monitor and analyse security events, vulnerabilities and performance using modern security tools and assessments.

• Deliver security training and awareness activity to improve cyber-hygiene across the workforce.

• Partner with IT teams to embed security into system design, development and deployment.

• Manage third-party vendors and external security partners, ensuring strong performance and compliance against SLAs and KPIs.

• Ensure organisational compliance with key regulatory and industry standards including GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIST.

Do you have experience in SIEM?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * A degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar (Master's desirable).

• Strong experience in IT security management with a proven track record in cybersecurity leadership.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or CEH are highly advantageous.

• Deep understanding of frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, with hands-on knowledge of firewalls, encryption, IDS/IPS and security protocols.

• Strong working knowledge of SIEM, anti-malware, DLP and endpoint protection technologies.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to translate technical risk into business language, influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience leading teams and collaborating across technical and non-technical departments.

Desirable:

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Knowledge of DevSecOps and automation tools.

• Familiarity with penetration testing and vulnerability management solutions.

Why Helping Hands

• A high-impact role where your work helps protect our people, systems and customers.