Data Compliance & Information Security Manager

Role: Data Compliance & Information Security Manager Location: Manchester/RemoteSalary: £45,000 - £52,000

Summary: The Compliance, Data & Information Security Specialist works closely with the Compliance & Legal Manager to deliver effective governance, regulatory compliance, and assurance activities across the group.

This role plays a key part in securing and sustaining recognised standards and certifications, including ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+), and any additional frameworks required by the business.

Operating across multiple regions (APAC, UK, US, EMEA, and LATAM), the position ensures consistent application of compliance, privacy, cybersecurity, risk, and quality controls. The successful candidate will be practical, self-driven, and comfortable working hands-on to improve processes and resolve issues.Key Responsibilities:

• Support achievement and ongoing maintenance of ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+), and other required certifications.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including preparation of evidence, documentation updates, and follow-up actions.
• Manage compliance registers, audit schedules, and certification renewal timelines.
• Assist with customer assurance requests, tenders, and security questionnaires.
• Support compliance with data protection laws (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and regional equivalents).
• Assist with DPIAs, vendor assessments, ROPA maintenance, and privacy documentation reviews.
• Support investigation and reporting of data protection and security incidents.
• Work with IT and Security teams to implement and monitor information-security controls.
• Maintain logs for risks, incidents, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support operation of the group risk-management framework and risk assessments.
• Prepare compliance metrics, dashboards, and reports for management and governance forums.
• Maintain document control, versioning, and audit-ready records.
• Support compliance training, onboarding, and awareness activities across regions.
• Assist with communication of audit outcomes, compliance updates, and improvement actions.

Required Skills:

• Solid knowledge of information security and data protection concepts, including GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Experience contributing to ISO certification programmes, audits, or structured compliance frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail with confidence managing records and compliance evidence.
• Proactive, practical mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders across regions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, SharePoint, and compliance or workflow platforms (e.g. Jira).

Desireable Skills:

• Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Cyber Essentials Plus, or formal risk-management methodologies.
• Awareness of ESG or sustainability-related compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting supplier risk assessments or third-party due diligence.
• Background in a compliance, privacy, or information security support function.

Role: Data Compliance & Information Security Manager Location: Manchester/RemoteSalary: £45,000 - £52,000

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