Information Security Manager
hace 2 días
Wallingford
Your New Opportunity: A leading independent research organisation is seeking an Information Security Manager to join its cross-functional IT team. This is a unique chance to shape the security landscape of an organisation whose work supports scientific discovery and environmental insight across the UK and beyond. Your Role: In this hands-on leadership position, you'll report to the Head of IT and take ownership of both strategic governance and technical delivery. You'll lead a small, dedicated team, including mentoring an Information Security Analyst currently undertaking day-release studies. Your ability to coach, guide, and inspire will be key to embedding a culture of security across the organisation.You'll collaborate with scientists, technologists, and operational teams to ensure security is not just a technical requirement, but a shared responsibility. Your structured approach to incident response and clear communication will strengthen resilience and build trust across departments. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the organisation's Information Security programme, ensuring it is responsive, innovative, and cost-effective, • Manage a small team and oversee the security budget, • Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures, • Conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and report findings, • Promote security awarene...