IT Security Manager

We're looking for an experienced IT Security Manager to lead and shape a government organisation's approach to cyber security. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining the security strategy, managing risk, and ensuring robust protection across systems, data, and services., * Develop and implement a clear cyber security strategy aligned to business objectives

• Lead cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance activities
• Own and maintain the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Ensure alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Oversee cyber risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, including maintaining the risk register
• Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring effective plans are in place and regularly tested
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and provide expert guidance on emerging risks
• Manage and develop a small cyber security team, setting clear priorities and performance expectations
• Oversee the effectiveness of security controls, tools, and processes
• Produce regular reports and insights for senior stakeholders on risk and security posture
• Manage supplier relationships and security-related procurement activities
• Support the organisation in building a strong cyber security awareness culture
• Deliver training initiatives and provide expert advice across the business

• Proven experience in a cyber security leadership or management role
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and best practices (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
• Experience managing cyber security risk, governance, and assurance activities
• Solid knowledge of IT and security technologies (networks, cloud, identity, infrastructure)
• Experience leading or coordinating cyber incident response
• Ability to communicate complex technical risks clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience producing reports, metrics, and presenting to senior leadership teams
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and security solutions

This is a full-time permanent IT Security Manager position, paying up to circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience., * Substantial holiday allowance and additional bank holidays off

• Very generous pension
• Flexible working with reasonable start/finish times
• And more