Information Security Manager

Your New Opportunity:A leading independent research organisation is seeking an Information Security Manager to join its cross-functional IT team. This is a unique chance to shape the security landscape of an organisation whose work supports scientific discovery and environmental insight across the UK and beyond.

Your Role:In this hands-on leadership position, you'll report to the Head of IT and take ownership of both strategic governance and technical delivery. You'll lead a small, dedicated team, including mentoring an Information Security Analyst currently undertaking day-release studies. Your ability to coach, guide, and inspire will be key to embedding a culture of security across the organisation.You'll collaborate with scientists, technologists, and operational teams to ensure security is not just a technical requirement, but a shared responsibility. Your structured approach to incident response and clear communication will strengthen resilience and build trust across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation's Information Security programme, ensuring it is responsive, innovative, and cost-effective
• Manage a small team and oversee the security budget
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and report findings
• Promote security awareness across technical and non-technical teams
• Recommend and implement technological improvements
• Communicate security goals and initiatives effectively across the organisation

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in a senior security, governance, or assurance role
• A professional qualification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or relevant degree
• Strong knowledge of frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, GDPR, ISO27001, and NIST
• Technical expertise in Cloud, Data Analytics, Microsoft/AWS/Azure environments
• Experience managing change projects and influencing cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Why This Role:This is an ideal opportunity for someone who sees information security as a business enabler - someone who can influence behaviour, manage resistance, and advocate for controls that align with operational needs, especially in complex environments like research and academia.You'll be joining an organisation that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration, and whose work makes a real-world impact on people and the planet.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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