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Head of information security

Manchester
Head of information security
£68,000 - £80,000 a year
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Salary: £68,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: Proven senior security leadership experience in cybersecurity or information security within a complex, multi-site, or multinational organisation. Extensive experience developing enterprise-wide security strategies aligned to frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or DORA. Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid security environments, including Microsoft 365 and Azure. Strong operational expertise across EDR/XDR, SIEM (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk), identity protection, and vulnerability management. Experience with security audits, compliance programmes, and regulated industry requirements. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior executives and leadership teams. Strategic mindset with the ability to balance commercial priorities, operational demands, and cyber risk. Responsibilities: Define, develop, and drive a global information security strategy aligned to organisational priorities and risk appetite. Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning governance, risk, compliance, architecture, operations, and incident response. Embed recognised frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, and DORA into policies, processes, and technology platforms. Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management. Conduct and support risk assessments, ensuring robust controls are implemented and maintained. Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and wider operational teams to identify, manage, and mitigate cyber risks. Ensure secure-by-design principles are incorporated into technology architecture, transformation programmes, and business change. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning by integrating cybersecurity into resilience frameworks. Act as the organisations senior representative on information security matters, advising board-level stakeholders when required. Lead engagement with external partners, networks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Technologies: Azure Cloud Support Microsoft 365 Security Splunk Office 365 More: We are supporting a large, complex organisation seeking a Head of Information Security to lead its global security function. This is a senior strategic role where you will shape our global information security vision, define enterprise-wide security strategy, and ensure resilience across all technology environments during a time of rapid change. We offer a salary of £68,000 - £80,000 plus a discretionary bonus and excellent benefits, including hybrid working, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities. last updated 8 week of 2026

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