Information Security Manager

Information Assurance / Security Manager

Hybrid – North-West England (Manchester area)

£60,000–£80,000 + benefits

We are recruiting an experienced Information Security professional to join a growing security and assurance team supporting a range of complex, regulated environments.

This is a client-facing role suited to someone with strong experience across information security governance, risk and compliance, who enjoys working with stakeholders to embed effective security practices and support ongoing assurance.

• Provide assurance, guidance and oversight on information security and risk matters.
• Implement and maintain information security management processes aligned to ISO 27001.
• Support internal and external audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Work across multiple security frameworks and standards (e.g. Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSPT, PCI DSS, NCSC CAF, PSN CoCo).
• Perform security risk assessments and support incident response activities.
• Engage with delivery teams to ensure security and compliance are maintained.
• Oversee vulnerability management and security reporting.
• Ensure ongoing compliant security service delivery.

• Strong background in information security, risk and compliance.
• Experience advising stakeholders in complex or regulated environments.
• Good understanding of technical security controls and incident response.
• Awareness of data protection principles (GDPR / DPA).
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to take part in an on‑call rota.

• UK public sector experience.
• Exposure to cloud and modern security platforms (e.g. Azure, Microsoft security tooling).
• Relevant certifications (CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CCSP or similar).
• Security or compliance auditing experience.

This role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a strong benefits package including pension, healthcare, flexible working and professional development.