Security Manager

Information Security Manager

Location: City of London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Hours: Full-time, Office-based
Department: Technology / Security

About the Company

A rapidly growing tech organisation is expanding its technology function and looking for a skilled Information Security Manager to strengthen its security posture. The business develops modern lending and insurance solutions and is committed to building a secure, resilient, and compliant environment as it scales.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where you will play a pivotal role in shaping security practices from the ground up.

The Role

The Information Security Manager will take full ownership of the organisation's security framework, driving the development of policies, governance structures, and risk management processes.

This position involves partnering closely with senior leaders, supporting operational resilience, and ensuring the organisation meets regulatory expectations through strong controls, robust documentation, and security-by-design thinking.

Rather than a purely technical position, this is a strategic and advisory role, offering influence across the entire business.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance

Lead the organisation's security roadmap and long-term strategy
Develop and embed policies, standards and procedures aligned with industry best practice
Maintain and evolve the Information Security Management Framework (ISMF)
Produce clear risk reporting and updates for senior leadershipRisk & Compliance

Oversee enterprise-wide security risk assessments
Identify, evaluate, and manage risks across systems, products, and processes
Support assurance requests and respond to partner security reviews
Ensure compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and internal control frameworks
Lead security audits, manage remediation, and track follow-up actionsCyber Operations Oversight

Manage vulnerability scanning programmes, penetration testing, and remediation
Oversee incident management processes and escalation procedures
Maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
Ensure high standards for access control, monitoring, encryption, and logging
Coordinate with external cyber security providersThird‑Party Security

Own the third‑party security risk programme
Conduct due diligence and ongoing assessments of suppliers
Advise stakeholders on vendor risk and control requirementsPrivacy & Data Protection Support

Work closely with the Data Protection lead on DPIAs, data flows, and breach readiness
Ensure protection of sensitive, customer, and financial dataStakeholder & Business Engagement

Act as the primary senior contact for security matters across the business
Support security considerations for new services, platforms, and product development
Communicate risks in a clear and business‑focused mannerCulture & Awareness

Oversee the company's security awareness and training initiatives
Promote secure-by-design principles
Mentor team members involved in security responsibilitiesWhat We're Looking For

Qualifications

Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT or equivalent experience
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor are beneficialExperience

Essential:

Strong experience in senior information security or cybersecurity roles
Proven track record in building or owning security governance frameworks
Knowledge of cloud security and SaaS environments
Understanding of cyber risk, GDPR, and data protection principles
Experience working with regulated partners or in regulated industries
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersDesirable:

Experience leading or maturing ISO 27001 programmes
Exposure to operational resilience or outsourced service provider requirements
Familiarity with SOC 2 and cyber assurance testingPersonal Attributes

Strategic and analytical mindset
Confident working with senior leadership
Able to make pragmatic, risk‑based decisions
Comfortable balancing commercial and security considerationsAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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