Group IT Risk Security Lead Location: UK (Hamilton, Manchester, Sheffield, Salisbury or Cardiff) Shift: Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive + Benefits Finsbury Food Group is a leading speciality bakery manufacturer. We constantly raise quality and efficiency standards, building long‑term relationships with major retailers and the foodservice channel. As Group IT Risk Security Lead you will be our dedicated cybersecurity specialist, responsible for strengthening security posture, delivering against the cybersecurity strategy and ensuring alignment with the Cyber Governance Code of Practice. Responsibilities

Conduct security audits, risk assessments and investigations, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing remediation strategies. Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies aligned with regulatory frameworks and best practices, leading cross‑functional cyber incident planning sessions. Monitor emerging cyber risks, delivering proactive strategies to safeguard company assets and support compliance efforts. Strengthen supply chain cybersecurity, working with partners and vendors to enforce security best practices and report findings to senior stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications

Leading cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance initiatives within an enterprise environment. Managing incident response frameworks, including cross‑functional planning and coordination. Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments, with a proven track record of risk mitigation. Designing and implementing cybersecurity awareness programs to enhance company‑wide security culture. Handling third‑party cybersecurity risk, ensuring secure vendor relationships. Providing executive‑level security reporting and strategic recommendations. Evaluating and implementing security technologies, balancing protection, usability and compliance.

Ideally You Hold These Certifications

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer Cyber Essentials Plus Assessor Certification Well organised with the ability to multi‑task and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external).

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Enhanced Pension Scheme Death in Service Benefit Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families) Retail discounts via our Benefits Hub platform Company shop available at sites (discounted products) Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral) Employee Recognition Awards and extensive Learning & Development opportunities Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation – head over to our LinkedIn page to find out more!

Our vision is to be the leading specialty bakery group in the UK and we want the best people in place to achieve this. Good people help us continue to go from strength to strength. If this sounds like you, please get in contact to learn more! #J-18808-Ljbffr