IT Security Manager – Lead Cybersecurity Strategy

About the role

Our client is an award‑winning support services organisation that delivers infrastructure, construction and facilities management for a large portfolio of commercial and industrial government assets. Based in Tidworth, Wiltshire, you will join the central business services function and lead organisation‑wide information technology security initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead organisation‑wide IT security awareness and training, linking user education to the wider security strategy and measuring impact.
• Own and drive the IT security strategy, roadmap, initiatives and compliance activities, reporting progress and outcomes clearly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, cyber teams and the quality team to support delivery, business change, audit readiness and compliance.
• Manage security incidents, breaches, disaster recovery and business continuity activities to minimise risk and service disruption.
• Ensure security controls are extended across the supply chain and that all technical solutions meet organisational security standards.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies and cyber risks, proactively strengthening cyber‑defence capabilities.

Required profile

• Strong technical experience or a computing degree, with the ability to operate effectively within a complex IT environment.
• Extensive experience in audit and remediation management, IT service delivery, management reporting, project management, customer service and office administration.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, strong planning, problem‑solving and organisational abilities.
• Capability to prioritise work in line with business strategy and deliver results under pressure.

What we offer

• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday.
• Contributory company pension plan matched up to 6%.
• Individual life assurance and personal accident cover.
• Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership and discounts at over 100 brands.
• Reward and recognition programmes to celebrate outstanding achievements.
• Employee Assistance Programme with onsite mental‑health first aiders.
• Hybrid work pattern: 37.5 hours per week with the option to work from home two days per week.