Cybersecurity Operations Manager

Bromsgrove
2 months ago
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£40,000–£50,000 | Hybrid after 6 months

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Manager to join our modern Head Office in Bromsgrove. Working closely with the IT Manager, you’ll lead cybersecurity operations, governance, and risk management—ensuring robust controls, compliance, and secure service delivery across the business.

You’ll also play a key role in shaping and delivering our business-wide security strategy, maintaining compliance with recognised standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Security Essentials, and GDPR.

What You’ll Be Doing

Governance & Compliance

Own and oversee security policies, procedures, and awareness across the business
Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO27001, Cyber Security Essentials, GDPR, and related standards
Lead risk identification, assessment, and treatment in line with the business risk framework
Support internal audits and provide expert governance advice
Communicate security decisions and risks to IT and senior leadershipSecurity Operations

Lead internal and third-party cybersecurity resources
Assess and continuously improve the organisation’s security posture
Oversee InfoSec incident reporting and resolution tracking
Support Change Management, including change requests, release scheduling, and production coordination
Help define SLAs and report on performance metrics
Hybrid working – up to 40% of the time What’s in It for You

Competitive salary: £40,000–£50,000 (DOE)
Generous holidays: 30 days, rising to 33 after one year (incl. bank holidays)
Free on-site parking
Pension scheme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Employee benefits platform
Friendly, modern office environment About You

Essential

Strong communicator with technical, non-technical, and executive stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1)
ISO27001 Lead Auditor (or equivalent experience)
Experience with Cyber Security Essentials
One or more: CISM / CISSP / CISA
GDPR Practitioner (or similar)
Excellent ICT skills, including Microsoft 365Desirable

Master’s degree
ISO27001 implementation or audit experience
ITIL v4 Foundation or higher
CRISC certification About The Best Connection

Established in 1991, The Best Connection is one of the UK’s leading temporary labour providers, supporting the industrial, HGV, warehouse, and distribution sectors through 80+ branches nationwide. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Working Hours

Monday–Friday | Up to 37.5 hours per week - (1-hour lunch daily)

Office-based in Bromsgrove for the first 6 months, with hybrid working thereafter.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks

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