Cyber Security Manager, Culture

Heathrow Airport; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to enhance its supplier ecosystem's security. The role involves managing awareness strategies, mentoring a team, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Ideal candidates have experience in leading teams, preferably in the aviation sector, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers an impactful opportunity to shape the cyber security culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Aviation sector exposure is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of cyber security awareness strategies.
• Manage a team of Cyber Security Culture Analysts.
• Create engaging training modules and phishing simulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align initiatives with priorities.
• Measure and report on campaign effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cyber Security Principles

Behavioural Change Strategies

Education

Degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related field

Industry certifications (e.g. SANS Security Awareness)

Tools

LMS platforms

Job description

As Cyber Security Manager - Culture, you'll be at the heart of strengthening our supplier ecosystem. You'll work closely with colleagues across Procurement, Legal, Technology, and our external suppliers to ensure that third parties meet our security standards. You'll have the scope to shape strategy, drive supplier improvements, and report directly into senior stakeholders-making a visible impact on our overall security posture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of our cyber security awareness and education strategy.
• Manage and mentor a team of Cyber Security Culture Analysts, driving impactful campaigns that inspire behaviour change.
• Create and roll out engaging training modules, phishing simulations, and awareness programs tailored to key risk areas.
• Collaborate with the wider Cyber Security team and business stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with organisational priorities.
• Track, measure, and report on campaign effectiveness, using insights to refine future activities.
• Build strong partnerships across departments and with external organisations to promote a unified cyber-aware culture.
• Keep ahead of the latest threats, trends, and best practices in cyber education and awareness.
• Represent Cyber Security in cross-functional forums, shaping the organisation's broader strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and achieving measurable outcomes.
• Aviation sector exposure is highly desirable.

Essential Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, able to inspire and grow a team of cyber professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Deep understanding of cyber security principles and human risk factors.
• Ability to design and deliver engaging awareness campaigns, training, and phishing simulations.
• Analytical approach to measuring behavioural change and adjusting strategy.
• Confident in influencing stakeholders and balancing security with business needs.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of behavioural psychology or change management.
• Familiarity with aviation-specific cyber challenges and regulations.
• Experience with LMS platforms and digital training tools.

Education

• Degree in Cyber Security, IT, Communications, Psychology or related field.
• Industry certifications (e.g. SANS Security Awareness, CISSP, CISM) highly valued.
• Additional training in aviation security or risk management is a plus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger.