CISO — Hybrid Security Leader for Aviation Infra

MAG (Airports Group); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) in Manchester Airport-based hybrid role seeks a transformative Chief Information Security Officer to define and drive enterprise-wide information security strategy, governance, and resilience across complex technology environments serving millions of passengers and partners.

You will partner with executives and regulators, own security risk management, cyber incident preparedness, and culture initiatives, while balancing growth with robust controls and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience across cyber security, information security, risk management and technology.
• Proven experience developing and implementing enterprise security strategies.
• Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and presenting complex security issues to boards and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver MAG's enterprise-wide cyber security strategy and vision.
• Lead the Cyber Security function, ensuring effective protection of information assets, systems and services.
• Provide regular cyber risk reporting and strategic advice to executive leadership and Board stakeholders.
• Act as MAG's Cyber Responsible Manager for regulatory compliance activities and senior liaison with external regulators and government agencies.
• Build and maintain an effective information security governance framework, policies and standards.
• Lead cyber incident preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
• Drive security awareness and security culture initiatives across the organisation.
• Manage cyber security investment, budgets and resources to deliver maximum value and risk reduction.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, industry bodies and government agencies to improve resilience and share best practice.

Skills

Senior leadership

Cyber security strategy

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

Board communication

Budget ownership

Regulatory experience

Team leadership

Education

CISSP/CISM/CISA

Job description

MAG (Airports Group) in Manchester Airport-based hybrid role seeks a transformative Chief Information Security Officer to define and drive enterprise-wide information security strategy, governance, and resilience across complex technology environments serving millions of passengers and partners.

You will partner with executives and regulators, own security risk management, cyber incident preparedness, and culture initiatives, while balancing growth with robust controls and regulatory compliance