Panoramic Associates are supporting a large public sector organisation to appoint an Information Security Manager to lead an established security function within a wider IT Services team. This role blends security leadership, governance/policy, and hands-on operational oversight, with a strong focus on cyber risk reduction and incident readiness/response.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the IT Security team, setting priorities and ensuring delivery against agreed service levels
Conduct and oversee technical vulnerability assessments across systems and processes; drive remediation and risk treatment actions
Lead security incident response, ensuring rapid, professional handling, including evidence gathering/forensics where required and liaison with relevant external bodies
Own and improve information security policies, procedures, standards, guidance and training
Act as the key point of contact for information security advice across the organisation. Maintain and drive actions from the cyber/information security risk register
Support service management ways of working (ITIL-aligned), accurate documentation, and continuous improvement
Experience working in a senior ICT / information security environment
Proven experience managing a team, function, or delivering security projects in a complex organisation
Demonstrable experience with incident management and security risk mitigation
Producing and embedding security policies and procedures
Knowledge of ITIL/service management approaches
Public sector / local government experience
How to apply
Apply If you're interested, please apply with an up-to-date CV and a summary of your availability and day rate.
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