Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Manager - Up to £70,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Healthcare and Strong Pension

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Purpose of the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Cyber Security Manager to lead and mature their cyber security capability across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for defining, owning, and delivering a robust Cyber Security Strategy that protects our enterprise and industrial operations.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to truly own the cyber security strategy and build a team within a complex and critical environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

Cyber Security Strategy & Leadership
Develop, own, and continuously evolve the Cyber Security Strategy covering both IT and OT environments. To lead the current team and drive the growth of the team and headcount. Translate business and operational risk into a clear, pragmatic cyber security roadmap, influencing senior stakeholders and operational teams.IT & OT Security Ownership
Take end-to-end responsibility for cyber security across:
Corporate IT systems, networks, cloud services, and endpoints.
OT/ICS environments, including manufacturing, industrial control systems, and site-based operational technology.
Define and enforce appropriate security architectures, controls, and standards across both estates.
Work closely with IT/ OT stakeholders to ensure security controls are practical, proportionate, and safe.
Ensure cyber security policies, standards, and procedures are effectively enforced and adhered to across the organisation.
Hands-On DeliveryRemain hands-on in the day-to-day operation of cyber security, including:
Incident response and investigation.
Security tooling, monitoring, and vulnerability management.
Supplier and third-party risk assessment.
Lead and participate in cyber incident response exercises and real incidents, ensuring lessons learnt are embedded.

Governance, Risk & Compliance
Own cyber risk management and contribute to the enterprise risk register.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, ICS security guidance).
Define and maintain cyber security policies, standards, and procedures across IT and OT.
Support audits, assessments, and regulatory or customer assurance activities.
Qualification and Experience Requirements
Proven ability to define and deliver a cyber security strategy.
Proven ability to manage a complex environment.

Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience upgrading OT legacy systems.
Demonstrable experience of security in complex or manufacturing environments.
Appropriate certifications such as CISSP & CISM. xwzovoh
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