ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager

px Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Eye test and glasses contribution

Online discount benefits site

Long Service Awards

ELITE Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Benefits Package

Onsite parking

Job summary

px Group is recruiting an ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to lead the information security program, manage incident response, and ensure compliance with GDPR, NIST and other standards. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, you will work with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and risk mitigation as part of a broader ICT program.

The role involves overseeing risk registers, audits, and assurance activities, with on-going training and performance reviews to

Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar are highly preferred.
• Experience leading cyber/data security and compliance teams in a mid-size to large organisation.
• Experience managing an enterprise risk register.
• Experience reporting security metrics and leading offensive security initiatives.
• Familiarity with ISO27002, Cyber Essentials, NIST, and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive and manage information security activities across the organisation.
• Refine incident response plans and ensure timely detection and response to incidents.
• Review and enforce cybersecurity, data protection and compliance policies.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and maintain risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, DPA, CMA, NIST, NIS2 and related regulations.

Skills

CISSP

CISM

CISA

InfoSec leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Compliance audits

Job description

ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Department: ICT

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stockton on Tees

Reporting To: Head of ICT

Description

Our Business

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group's continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

Our Head Office is based in Stockton-on-Tees and is home to our administrative support teams, engineering & maintenance support team & energy services teams. The Offices are located on the river Tees with close access to walks, shops and restaurants.

The Opportunity

We are now recruiting for an ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team as you will take responsibility for delivering a broad range of key ICT Cyber & Information Security & compliance tasks, projects and activities within px. This may include working as part of a larger program of works ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan to business growth initiatives such as site transitions/acquisitions in the UK and Abroad.

you'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a pillar of px's Information Security program by driving and managing InfoSec activities, ensuring success through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Refine and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring timely detection, investigation, and response to data breaches or cyber incidents.
• Work with other teams to review, revise and practice RTO/RTS and Business Continuity plans. Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential security threats and weaknesses.
• Review, implement, and enforce cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance policies.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Manage ICT Cyber & Data security Risk Registers.
• Ensure compliance with global data protection laws and standards, including GDPR, DPA, CMA, NIST, NIS2, and other relevant regulations.
• More responsibilities can be found on the Role Profile.

Minimum Requirements

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar are highly preferred
• Previous experience as an Information Security Manager leading cyber/data security & compliance teams in a similar sized organisation(s).
• Experience managing an enterprise risk register.
• Experience managing InfoSec gathering and reporting metrics.
• Experience spearheading offensive security activities.
• Experience of Cyber Essentials, NIST, CAFM and ISO27002 standards and a proven track record in delivering against them.
• Conducting and participating in internal/external ISO27002/Cyber Essentials Plus audits. Maintain & developing an ISMS.

What you will receive from us

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme - ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.