Information Security Manager
Department: Information Technology Services
Salary: £53,317 to £61,034 per annum pro rata inclusive
Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Reference: CEN-ITS-2026-02
LSHTM is recruiting an experienced Information Security Manager to work in the IT Services Division. The role reports directly to the CIO and is a member of the ITS Senior Management Team.
Responsibilities
- Drive the security strategy and implement, deliver, track, and manage performance metrics to strengthen the institution’s information security.
- Develop, update and implement Information Security policies and procedures for the institution.
- Manage the SOC/MDR service and handle security incidents and their remediation.
- Coordinate external and internal audits and ensure compliance with external frameworks and partner organisation requirements.
- Build effective relationships with academic, professional, and technical staff and influence stakeholders to promote information security.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in Information Security, ideally within higher education.
- Professional security qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a proven ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Strong understanding of IT security governance, incident response, and compliance frameworks.
Benefits
- Full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE, permanent.
- Salary on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 7, £53,317 – £61,034 inclusive of London Weighting.
- 30 working days annual leave per year plus discretionary “Wellbeing Days”.
- Pension scheme membership.
- Expectation of two days per week in the London office.
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
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