Information Security Manager

Platform Housing Group; Coleshill Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national housing association based in the Midlands is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager. This role involves leading the operational delivery of information security, monitoring compliance with regulations, and protecting against cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with security frameworks, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to data protection. Some travel may be required for this home-based position.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave

Generous family-friendly policies

Medicash membership

Health Cash Plan

Pension scheme contributions up to 12%

Learning and Development opportunities

Employee reward and recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience designing information security frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Understanding of security operations and compliance frameworks.
• Capability to lead security and data protection initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery and monitoring of information security.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Protect systems and data against cyber threats.

Skills

Proven experience designing and implementing information security frameworks

ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance

Security operations and risk management

Security monitoring tools and SIEM platforms

Developing security training and awareness programmes

Leadership and stakeholder management

Analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills

High personal integrity in InfoSec standards

Job description

Information Security Manager

Are you an experienced Information & Cyber Security professional with great leaderships capability, and would love to use your skills to really make a difference and help change people's lives?

We're currently looking for a knowledgeable Information Security Manager to join our brilliant IT team here at Platform Housing Group, the largest social housing association in the Midlands, where we're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and as our Information Security Manager, you will lead the operational delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Group's information security and data protection capabilities.

You will be accountable for protecting systems and data against evolving cyber threats, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and embedding security and privacy by design across technology and business operations.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience designing and implementing information security frameworks in a complex organisation.
• Track record maintaining ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance.
• Deep understanding of security operations, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms and incident management processes.
• Experience developing and delivering security training and awareness programmes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• High personal integrity and commitment to upholding InfoSec, data protection and compliance standards.

While this role offers the flexibility of being home-based, occasional travel to Group offices and other locations, including Birmingham Business Park Solihull and Central Park, Worcester, is required.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave.
• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave.
• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts.
• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more.
• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions).
• Learning and Development opportunities.
• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers.

How do I apply?

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas welcomed, and where you can help shape the future of procurement in a supportive and forward-thinking team, then we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to complete an online application and upload your Current CV.

For more details about this position, please refer to the attached job description. If you'd like further information about the role, please email [e-mail].

Consideration will also be given to those with experience as a Cyber Security Manager, Senior Cyber Security Analyst, Information Security Consultant, Cyber Security Team Leader/Supervisor, Information Security Lead, Information Security Engineer, Cyber Security Specialist.

When will interviews take place?

We are planning to hold first-stage interviews for this opportunity from the 1st December and will contact shortlisted candidates to arrange a convenient time.

We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.