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# Senior Information

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Security Management System, National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/senior-information--bristol-or-southampton---hybrid_4843209

## About the Role

* Significant experience in a senior cyber or information security role.
 * Experience within a regulated or professional services environment.
 * Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials Plus and security governance frameworks.
 * Hands-on experience across risk management, incident response and security operations.
 * Proven ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
 * Experience leading, mentoring or developing security professionals.
 * A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
 * A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
 * Either CISM or CISSP

## Description

Senior Cyber and Information Security Manager

Permanent - £80k - £90k

Location: Hybrid - Either Bristol or Southampton

Your new company:

I am looking to recruit a Senior Cyber and Information Security Manager to join a national law firm. The business has a strong reputation, and you'll be joining a pre-existing team and set up. The company offers good benefits and hybrid working, ideally out of either their Bristol or Southampton office twice a week.

The role responsibilities:

 * Define and deliver the cyber and information security strategy and roadmap.
 * Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on cyber risk, governance and compliance.
 * Own and continually enhance the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
 * Lead the approach to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials Plus and wider security best practice.
 * Oversee security operations, incident response and threat management activities.
 * Manage key security suppliers, partners and managed service providers.
 * Support client audits, due diligence requests and regulatory requirements.
 * Drive security awareness and embed a security-first culture across the firm.
 * Lead and develop a small team of Cyber and Information Security professionals.
 * Work collaboratively with Technology, Risk, Compliance and business teams to strengthen our security posture.

You will need:

 * Significant experience in a senior cyber or information security role.
 * Experience within a regulated or professional services environment.
 * Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials Plus and security governance frameworks.
 * Hands-on experience across risk management, incident response and security operations.
 * Proven ability to engage, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
 * Experience leading, mentoring or developing security professionals.
 * A strong understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
 * A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
 * Either CISM or CISSP

What you'll get in return:

 * Salary of between £80k-£90k
 * Hybrid and flexible working
 * Performance-linked bonus.
 * Enhanced parental leave policies.
 * Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives.

#4843209 - Daryl