Interim Cyber Security Manager

Interim Cyber Security Manager

Posted 5 days ago by Tile Hill

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England, United Kingdom
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Summary: The role of Interim Cyber Security Manager involves leading the development and implementation of IT security strategies for a local authority in the North of England. The position requires oversight of cybersecurity governance, policy alignment, technical reviews, and incident management, while also engaging with stakeholders and promoting a culture of security awareness. Candidates should have relevant expertise, preferably within local authorities or public sector environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shape and maintain the IT Security Strategy aligned with organisational goals and regulations
  • Lead cybersecurity governance and contribute to senior-level discussions about cyber risk
  • Maintain and align security policies with standards
  • Define security roles across departments and support data protection compliance
  • Review systems, cloud configurations, networks, IAM, and Microsoft environments
  • Oversee vulnerability assessments, threat modelling and approve secure architectures
  • Manage the IT Security Assurance Framework and lead audits and security assessments
  • Track KPIs, risk registers and produce reports for leadership
  • Act as the senior security contact, advising projects and representing the organisation externally
  • Drive awareness campaigns and embed cyber hygiene into training and onboarding
  • Develop and test disaster recovery and incident response plans
  • Lead strategic response and post-incident reviews
  • Stay ahead of threats and champion modern security tools and practices
  • Evaluate solutions and contribute to security maturity roadmaps

Key Skills:

  • Expertise in cybersecurity governance and strategy
  • Experience with policy development and compliance
  • Technical knowledge of systems, cloud configurations, and networks
  • Ability to manage audits and security assessments
  • Strong performance monitoring and reporting skills
  • Stakeholder engagement and leadership capabilities
  • Experience in training and awareness initiatives
  • Incident management and business continuity planning
  • Continuous improvement mindset and knowledge of modern security tools

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

We are working with a local authority based in the North of England in their search for an Interim Cyber Security Manager. Key Responsibilities and Activities include;

  • Strategic Planning and Governance
  • Shape and maintain the IT Security Strategy aligned with organisational goals and regulations
  • Lead cybersecurity governance and contribute to senior-level discussions about cyber risk
  • Policy, Procedure and Guidance Oversight
  • Maintain and align security policies with standards
  • Define security roles across departments and support data protection compliance
  • Technical Review and Oversight
  • Review systems, cloud configurations, networks, IAM, and Microsoft environments
  • Oversee vulnerability assessments, threat modelling and approve secure architectures.
  • Assurance, Compliance and Audit
  • Manage the IT Security Assurance Framework and lead audits and security assessments
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Track KPIs, risk registers and produce reports for leadership
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership
  • Act as the senior security contact, advising projects and representing the organisation externally
  • Training, Awareness and Culture
  • Drive awareness campaigns and embed cyber hygiene into training and onboarding.
  • Incident Management and Business Continuity
  • Develop and test disaster recovery and incident response plans
  • Lead strategic response and post-incident reviews
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Stay ahead of threats and champion modern security tools and practices
  • Evaluate solutions and contribute to security maturity roadmaps

Candidates should bring expertise in the areas listed above, with a preference for those who have worked within local authorities or public sector environments.

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