Cyber Security Manager

Role Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and pragmatic Cybersecurity Manager to lead a team of analysts in delivering effective cyber and information security operations. This is a key leadership role focused primarily on business-as-usual (BAU) activities, with some involvement in project delivery.
The role sits between strategic oversight and hands-on technical work, making it ideal for someone who enjoys managing people and processes while maintaining a strong grasp of operational security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of cybersecurity analysts, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, incident response, and threat management.
• Act as an escalation point for complex incidents and coordinate appropriate response and remediation.
• Support the delivery of security-related projects, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Maintain and enhance security policies, procedures, and standards in line with best practice and compliance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and support the management of cyber and information security risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Essentials.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and business stakeholders to embed security into systems and processes.

What you'll need to succeed

• Relevant cybersecurity qualifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor).
• Demonstrable experience in a cyber/information security leadership or senior analyst role (in a public sector environment is a bonus)
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and risk management.
• Experience developing and maintaining security policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you'll get in return

• 6-9 Month Contract
• £400 - 450 p/d inside IR35
• Hybrid working available with 2 days on-site a week at their Northamptonshire office

What you need to do now

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