Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Manager

Location: London, with travel to Surrey

Department: Technology

Salary: £100,000+ benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

Role Purpose

We’re supporting a high-profile organisation in the search for a Cyber Security Manager to lead both the strategic and operational direction of cyber security across the business.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping security strategy, improving resilience, and overseeing day-to-day cyber security operations. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, helping to drive a strong security culture while ensuring the business is well positioned to manage evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the organisation’s cyber security strategy.
• Own and enhance the overall security posture across the business.
• Drive governance, risk management, and compliance activity.
• Oversee security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Manage third-party security providers, tools, and external partners.
• Support secure-by-design principles across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Partner with internal teams to strengthen security across Azure, AWS, GCP, and Microsoft 365.
• Lead on key security initiatives, transformation projects, and business change activity.
• Deliver clear reporting on security risks, incidents, and improvement plans.
• Promote security awareness and help build a strong security culture across the organisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong background in cyber security leadership within a complex environment.
• Experience across security strategy, governance, and operational security.
• Good knowledge of cloud security, particularly Azure, AWS, GCP, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience with incident response, vulnerability management, and SOC environments.
• Understanding of compliance and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Ability to influence senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors, security tooling, and third-party providers.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Understanding of ITIL or wider service management practices.