Cyber security manager

Girlguiding; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Location allowance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Girlguiding is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to lead the ongoing development and maturity of its cyber security capabilities. You will oversee day-to-day security operations, work with our outsourced security partner, and advise colleagues across the organisation on cyber security matters.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen controls, support compliance, and continuously improve Girlguiding's security posture, reporting to management and driving a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cyber, technology, or related roles.
• Experience managing external suppliers and MSPs.
• Understanding of cyber risk, controls, and reporting to boards.
• Strong communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maturity of Girlguiding's cyber security capabilities.
• Oversee day-to-day cyber security operations.
• Coordinate with outsourced security partner and internal teams.
• Promote security awareness and best practices across the organisation.
• Provide expert guidance and report on security posture to management.

Skills

Cyber security management

External partner management

Security operations

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Vacancy Type

Permanent/Full Time

Location

London with hybrid working / and supporting flexible working

Hours per week

35

Salary

£57,437 + £3,500 location allowance per year and check out our great benefits!

Application Deadline

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Job description

Job summary

To lead the ongoing development, maturity, and effectiveness of Girlguiding's cyber security capabilities, ensuring the organisation remains resilient against evolving cyber threats and risks. The Cyber security manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day cyber security operations, working closely with our outsourced security partner, and providing expert guidance and support to colleagues across the organisation on cyber security matters.

The role acts as the central point of coordination and expertise for cyber security, driving operational security activities, monitoring and responding to security risks and incidents, and promoting a culture of security awareness and best practice. As the primary point of contact for cyber-related queries, the cyber security manager will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to strengthen security controls, support compliance requirements, and continuously improve Girlguiding's cyber security posture.

We are looking for someone who has got 5 years or more experience in a cyber, technology or related role who understands and can react to the latest cyber risks that are emerging. You will work in partnership with our Managed Service Provider and IT security partner to ensure that the risk to our organisation is managed effectively.

I order to do this you will bring experience of working with and managing external suppliers, an understanding of cyber risk and security controls and reporting to management boards on our security posture.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 17 December 2026, with shortlisted candidates invited to a second-round interview on Friday 18 December 2026.

About Girlguiding

Girlguiding is the UK's largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. We're over 300,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, who come together to laugh, learn, explore and have adventures, in communities across the UK and virtually. We're almost 80,000 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving time, talent and enthusiasm. Girls can do anything. We're a powerful collective voice - with girls, led by girls - changing the world for the better.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with our hybrid working model. We're committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with [e-mail] or by calling 0207 592 1892.