Information Security Manager

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Background

We are looking for an Information Security Manager to support our information security programme and help us build a more consistent, well-governed approach to information security across the institution. The role sits within the Cyber Security team, reporting to the Director of Technology Services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain information security policies, processes and procedures.
  • Support the response to security incidents.
  • Contribute to the work of bringing our two merged estates into a coherent, ISO 27001-aligned framework.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and work with academic and research teams, including our Trusted Research Environments, to support compliance with data protection and security requirements for specific projects and bids.

Person Specification

  • Hold a relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
  • Have solid, practical experience of information security management.
  • Strong working knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and NIST.
  • Direct experience of responding to information security incidents.
  • Experience working in higher education desirable, and familiarity with NHS DSPT requirements.
  • Comfortable communicating security matters to a range of audiences, from technical colleagues to senior stakeholders and research teams.

Benefits and Salary

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

City St George's, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George's operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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Company: City St. George's, University of London
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Job Description:

Background

We are looking for an Information Security Manager to support our information security programme and help us build a more consistent, well-governed approach to information security across the institution. The role sits within the Cyber Security team, reporting to the Director of Technology Services.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain information security policies, processes and procedures.
  • Support the response to security incidents.
  • Contribute to the work of bringing our two merged estates into a coherent, ISO 27001-aligned framework.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies and work with academic and research teams, including our Trusted Research Environments, to support compliance with data protection and security requirements for specific projects and bids.

Person Specification

  • Hold a relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
  • Have solid, practical experience of information security management.
  • Strong working knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and NIST.
  • Direct experience of responding to information security incidents.
  • Experience working in higher education desirable, and familiarity with NHS DSPT requirements.
  • Comfortable communicating security matters to a range of audiences, from technical colleagues to senior stakeholders and research teams.

Benefits and Salary

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026