Information Security Manager

Orbit Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Coventry is seeking an Information Security Manager to optimize security operations and defend against cyber threats. In this role, you will lead a team of four professionals and be responsible for shaping the organization's security strategy. Candidates should have experience in security frameworks, incident response, and managing technical teams, with preferred certifications such as CISSP. The position emphasizes a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and compliance adherence.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Training programs and professional qualifications

Inclusive benefits and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• CISSP or similar certification or working towards one.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like CIS and NIST.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies.
• Deep understanding of network infrastructure and cloud security.
• Proven experience in incident response and threat management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with ITIL and technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 security professionals.
• Deputise for the Head of IT Security in relevant forums.
• Oversee investigation and remediation of security incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for complex threats.
• Ensure secure design and implementation of cloud solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR.
• Contribute to the development of the security program.
• Communicate risks to stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in leading and managing technical teams

CISSP or similar security certification

Strong knowledge of security frameworks

Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies

Deep understanding of network infrastructure

Proven experience in incident response

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience with ITIL and technical operations

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Intune

Azure

Job description

We're building thriving communities as one of the UK's largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that's truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

The Information Security Manager plays a critical role within Orbit in safeguarding its digital assets and infrastructure. This position is responsible for shaping and assisting in the execution of the security strategy and ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats. The role will lead the security operations team, ensuring the protection of Orbit's IT systems and services across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will combine strategic oversight with hands‑on technical expertise in incident response, threat management, and security architecture. The role will drive continuous improvement, mentor team members, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

This role is part of Technology & Information where you'll help us give colleagues the infrastructure, support and insight they need to be brilliant.

Interviews

We will be interviewing for this role across the 11th and 12th of January 2026, in‑person at our Coventry office.

What you'll achieve

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 security professionals.
• Deputise for the Head of IT Security in relevant forums.
• Oversee and participate in the investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
• Act as an escalation point for complex threats.
• Ensure secure design and implementation of cloud solutions (preferably Azure).
• Ensure compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC CAF, NIST, CIS, and GDPR.
• Contribute to the development of the security program and roadmap.
• Communicate risks effectively to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• CISSP or similar security certification or working towards one.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, NIST, Cyber Essentials).
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Intune).
• Deep understanding of network infrastructure, protocols, and cloud security (Azure).
• Proven experience in incident response and threat management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with ITIL and technical operations.

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here's what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you're a student, graduate or experienced professional we'll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We're proud to make a difference to people together. We're values‑driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.