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Posted 06 August, 2026

Information Security Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Tidworth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Information Security Manager

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Permanent - £60k - £65k + benefits

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Location: Hybrid - Tidworth

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Your new company:

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I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be joining an organisation in a period of growth and expansion, whilst being able to take ownership of the Information Security processes and procedures moving forward. This is a newly created role. The role responsibilities:

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  • Lead organisation wide IT security awareness
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  • Own and drive the IT security strategy and roadmap, collaborating closely with the Group to align approaches.
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  • Ensure framework alignment with ISO27001, Secure by Design, CE+
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and Group cyber teams to enable effective project delivery, business change, and compliance.
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  • Support the Head of IT by driving senior leadership team awareness and understanding of the cyber security agenda.
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  • Own the full lifecycle of IT security initiatives from inception and design through delivery and transition into business as usual, tracking and demonstrating progress at every stage.
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You will need:

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  • Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within IT environments.
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  • Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security.
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  • Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice.
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  • Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations.
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  • Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles.
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  • Experience working with security audits and assurance activities.
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  • Good project management experience in developing and implementing IT projects
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  • Ability to prioritise according to business strategy.
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  • Relevant certifications are desirable, but not essential if there's substantial experience
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What you'll get in return:

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  • Salary of between £60k-£65k
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  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service
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  • Hybrid working 3 days per week
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  • Up to 6% matched employer pension contribution
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  • And more!
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