Board-Level CISO — Strategic Cyber for Critical Infrastructure

MAG (Airports Group); Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive executive reward package

Zusammenfassung

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cyber security strategy and strengthen resilience across MAG’s technology-enabled environments. Based hybrid at Manchester Airport, this permanent role reports to the CIO and influences board-level decisions while protecting critical infrastructure.

You will define MAG's enterprise security strategy, oversee governance and regulatory compliance, and partner with executives, regulators,

Qualifikationen

• Senior leadership experience in cyber/information security.
• Experience developing enterprise security strategies.
• Strong governance, risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Ability to influence boards and executive stakeholders.
• Professional security qualifications (CISSP/CISM/CISA).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and supplier management.
• Background in regulated infrastructure (critical national infrastructure).
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
• Experience in aviation, transport, or complex operations.

Aufgaben

• Define and deliver MAG's enterprise-wide information security strategy.
• Lead the Cyber Security function and protect information assets.
• Provide cyber risk reporting to executives and Board.
• Act as Cyber Responsible Manager for regulatory compliance.
• Develop governance framework, policies and standards.
• Lead incident preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
• Drive security awareness and culture across the organisation.
• Manage cyber security budgets and resources.
• Collaborate with regulators, partners and internal stakeholders to improve resilience.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Enterprise security

Governance & compliance

Regulatory compliance

CISSP/CISM/CISA

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Team leadership

Aviation/critical infrastructure

Board-level influencing

Tools

NIST

ISO 27001

COBIT

CIS Controls

NCSC CAF

Jobbeschreibung

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking an exceptional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cyber security strategy and strengthen resilience across MAG’s technology-enabled environments. Based hybrid at Manchester Airport, this permanent role reports to the CIO and influences board-level decisions while protecting critical infrastructure.

You will define MAG's enterprise security strategy, oversee governance and regulatory compliance, and partner with executives, regulators,