Cyber Security Manager

Harvey Nash are proud to be supporting our client as part of a wider digital transformation programme. We are recruiting for a Cyber Security Manager to support driving innovation and change within the organisation.

This role will give you the opportunity to make a true impact on the organisation and have key influence on decisions across cyber security.

The role starts ASAP, with a salary of £57500 to £66500 per annum DOE and an impressive benefits package, including on-site parking. The role is based in Stoke On Trent and will be a hybrid role with 3 days a week on-site.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously update the University's cybersecurity strategy, aligning it with business objectives and regulatory requirements, establishing and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to protect the University's assets and data.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the University's infrastructure, implementing and overseeing risk management processes, ensuring that appropriate controls and countermeasures are in place to mitigate all identified risks.
• Lead the University's incident response efforts, including preparing for, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity incidents, ensure that an effective incident response plan is in place and regularly tested and managing post incident analysis and reporting to prevent future occurrences.
• Manage and mentor the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that the team has the necessary skills and tools to protect the University effectively, and oversee recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure that the university complies with all relevant cybersecurity laws, regulations, and industry standards, with responsibility for internal and external cybersecurity audits, ensuring that any identified gaps are addressed promptly and certifications are maintained.
• Primary point of contact for cybersecurity matters, collaborating with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach to cybersecurity, communicating cyber security risks, incidents, and strategies to senior management and other stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

Experience Required

• Extensive experience of leadership at an appropriately senior level within higher education or similarly complex organisation, including management of staff and resources.
• Experience of gathering operational evidence on the performance of cyber security using vulnerability assessment tools.
• An awareness and understanding of networking and communication related concepts and cloud virtualisation techniques.

Benefits Package

Below is just a short summary on the benefits package. Candidates can request a full copy upon shortlisting stage:

• 35+ holidays
• Flexible working
• No boundaries to personal development
• On-site parking
• Childcare support
• Excellent pension package
• Working with talented people with opportunities to always learn
• Fast paced innovative team

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to sofia.witcomb@harveynash.com