Working at the Cumberland, you become part of something special. We're a Mutual organisation, committed to improving the lives of our colleagues, customers, and community. Our values are incredibly important to us. We're on an exciting transformational journey with our people firmly at the forefront of our plans. If you want to work for a team integral in helping to drive cultural change, a team where you can bring your whole self to work bringing your energy and creativity to make a positive difference, then this is the job for you.
We have a vacancy for an Identity and Access (IDAM) Manager, based within our Business Support Team. The team is responsible for the successful operational delivery of IDAM Products and Services, including managing identities of CBS colleagues and providing solutions for third-party access to CBS resources.
Reporting to the Senior Service Operations Manager, the successful candidate will own the development and operation of Identity and Access management products and services across the building society. You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders and business colleagues to define and implement the service strategy, respond to the Society's strategic needs, and support its strategic transformation projects.
This is a fixed-term contract position for 12 months.
The Benefits
* Salary - up to £62,063 p.a. depending on skills and experience.
* Holidays - 25 days plus public holidays, with options to buy and sell up to 3 days.
* Learning and Development - Opportunities to grow in your role with support for personal and professional development.
* Hybrid Working - Equipment and tools to facilitate remote work.
* Health and Wellbeing - Activities, champions, and schemes to support mental health and physical wellbeing.
* Community Day - An extra paid day off annually to support local charities and community organizations.
What will you be doing?
As the IDAM Manager, you will develop a clear strategy, vision, and roadmap for Identity and Access Management at the Cumberland. Your focus will be on delivering secure, effective solutions that support daily operations and long-term goals, ensuring compliance with security regulations.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to align services with strategic priorities, manage delivery using agile practices, and ensure the evolution of IDAM services to meet organizational needs. Building and managing a product backlog, prioritizing initiatives, and guiding the development of the IDAM team are key responsibilities.
This role offers the chance to shape product-led services within a small but ambitious financial institution, emphasizing innovation and security.
Key Responsibilities - IDAM Manager
1. Define and deliver the IDAM product vision.
2. Strategic planning and implementation.
3. Manage access lifecycle and governance.
4. Provide SME expertise in IDAM.
5. Collaborate across departments.
6. Lead product delivery and adopt agile practices.
7. Evaluate and innovate technology solutions.
8. Oversee performance and governance.
9. Engage and enable stakeholders.
10. Lead the team and manage vendors.
11. Analyze market trends and awareness.
About you
You will have proven experience in building, implementing, or managing IDAM solutions within a regulated environment, with demonstrated leadership in managing teams using agile methodologies. Essential skills include hands-on expertise in federation, authentication, authorization, access control, and identity lifecycle management, along with experience with tools like SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk, and Azure AD. A strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, compliance, and risk management is required, as well as excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
We are committed to creating a banking experience that is kinder to people and the planet, reinvesting profits into our business to focus on purpose, social responsibility, and community impact.
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