Information Security Manager

Company: University of South Wales (USW) – CAPSE
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Location: Pontypridd
Job Description:

Job Details

  • Title: Information Security Manager
  • Salary Grade: H (£58,226.00 – £67,469.00 per annum)
  • Appointment: made to the minimum of the scale
  • Location: Pontypridd
  • Job Reference: R6048
  • Job Category: Professional Services

Job Description

The University of South Wales is a vibrant and exciting place to work which offers a range of benefits including 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), Flexible working, Parental Leave, Childcare facilities, Sport facilities and an excellent pension.

Based in Pontypridd, this is a business-focused role that requires an understanding of the latest technology trends and related threats. The role will drive transformation required by an evolving institution against increasing competition and a rapidly evolving threat horizon in the Information Security, Data Protection and Records Management domains.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the process owner of all assurance activities related to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of customer, business partner, employee and business information in compliance with the organisation’s information security policies.
  • Drive the IT security strategy and implementation forward whilst protecting the business from security threats and cyber‑hacking.
  • Ensure operational compliance to all main standards and regulations.
  • Work with executive management to determine acceptable levels of risk for the organisation and balance risk with operational effectiveness.
  • Lead a team in a matrix environment and serve as a member of the IT Senior Management Team.
  • Coordinate with the computing department to create a two‑way relationship of knowledge.

Contact

For an informal conversation about this post please contact cto@southwales.ac.uk.

Equality and Diversity

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

How to Apply

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Posted: July 8th, 2026