We are a Manchester based organisation looking for an IT Security Manager to take ownership of information security, risk management and ongoing security enhancement activities. Working closely with Senior Leadership, you'll lead key initiatives to protect systems, data and users and help shape the organisation’s security posture. Responsibilities

Managing day‑to‑day information security operations, including incident response and risk assessments Leading the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and controls Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cyber resilience Developing and supporting security roadmaps aligned with business needs Acting as the security escalation point within the IT function Collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain compliance and security best practices Supporting audit and compliance activities related to Cyber Essentials, ISO27001 or similar

Qualifications

Proven experience managing IT security or information security functions Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft environments and security controls Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and security risk mitigation Confident working with both technical teams and business stakeholders Solid understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards Ability to lead projects and drive security improvements proactively

Benefits

A key management role focused on shaping and improving security within a collaborative IT leadership team Annual bonus and regular salary reviews Company pension scheme

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industry Information Services Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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