IDAM Manager

The Guardian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an IDAM Manager to oversee Identity and Access Management processes and develop IAM strategies. The role involves managing the IDAM team, collaborating with Information Security, and ensuring data consistency. Candidates should have a strong understanding of IAM principles and demonstrated leadership abilities. This position offers a hybrid working environment, with great benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and support for personal development.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Corporate gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IAM principles and technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Understanding of information security principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of NIST, GDPR, and ISO 27001 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the IDAM Team and their tasks.
• Oversee tools used for Privileged Access Management.
• Ensure data consistency with agreed policies.
• Collaborate on IAM strategy and roadmap development.
• Streamline user access approval processes.
• Train staff on new IDAM policies and procedures.
• Compile audit evidence for IDAM processes.

Skills

IAM principles

Leadership and team management

Active Directory

Azure AD

Google OAuth

Information security principles

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

CyberArk

Cloud platforms (AWS)

Job description

Description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for an Identity and Access Management (IDAM) Manager to join the Guardians Group Tech & Data this role you will act as a central point of contact for all IDAM process procedures and technology shaping the IDAM strategy in line with the Information Security (InfoSec) Enterprise Technology and Data teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the Guardians tech transformation updating and facilitating the creation of new processes for Identity Governance Administration (IGA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) as well as contributing to the development and implementation of the overall IAM strategy and roadmap in collaboration with Architecture and InfoSec teams including scoping future workstreams.

About the Role

• Line management of the IDAM Team (currently one Analyst)
• Managing the tools and technologies used for PAM (e.g. CyberArk).
• Ensuring consistency of IDAM data with accordance to agreed policies and standards
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the overall IAM strategy and roadmap in collaboration with Architecture and Information Security teams.
• Working collaboratively with the Service Delivery team to streamline approval processes for user access to line of business applications.
• Maintaining consistency of the new JML (joiners movers and leavers) operating procedures and ensuring they are optimised and completed in a timely manner from an IDAM perspective liaising with business stakeholders around any changes and improvements to JML processes.
• Provide user adoption training for Service Desk and all relevant Ent Tech teams on any new policies and procedures.
• Compiling audit evidence around IDAM processes at the Guardianand support of Information Security audits and assessments

About You

• Strong understanding of IAM principles technologies and best practices and experience owning responsibility for systems and processes
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team oversee projects and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Working understanding of Active Directory Azure AD Google OAuth (D).
• Understanding of information security principles and practices. Working knowledge of NIST GDPR and ISO 27001 is particularly desirable.
• Working understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and CyberArk.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve where our people have equal access to career development opportunities their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th November 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days . Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare life cover income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF menopause baby loss and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and addition we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Required Experience

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1