Role: IT Security Manager
Salary: Up to c.£55,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Hybrid – Hampshire (2-3 days per week on-site)

We're recruiting for an experienced IT Security Manager to lead and evolve the cyber security function within a government organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll define strategy, manage risk, and ensure the organisation maintains a strong and resilient security posture.

Working in a hybrid model, you'll spend 2-3 days per week across office and site locations in Hampshire, with the remainder remote.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a salary of up to circa £55,000 depending on experience.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a cyber security management or leadership role
• Strong knowledge of recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
• Experience overseeing governance, risk, and assurance activities
• Broad technical understanding across networks, cloud, infrastructure
• Hands-on experience leading or coordinating cyber incident response
• Ability to translate technical risk into clear, business-focused messaging
• Experience producing reports, dashboards, and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Strong people leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing teams
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and security tooling

Key Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a cyber security strategy aligned to organisational goals
• Lead governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives
• Own and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
• Ensure alignment with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, maintaining the risk register
• Lead incident response capability, ensuring plans are tested and effective
• Monitor the threat landscape and advise on emerging risks and mitigations
• Manage and develop a small cyber security team
• Oversee the performance of security controls, tools, and processes
• Produce regular insight reports for senior leadership on security posture
• Manage supplier relationships and support security-related procurement
• Champion a strong security culture through awareness and training initiatives

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus additional bank holidays
• Highly competitive pension scheme
• Flexible working with sensible start and finish times
• Additional benefits package available

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a prompt review.

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