Information Security Manager

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity seeks an Interim Information Security Manager to provide technical support during a busy period. This role requires hands-on engagement with security incidents and tools, and offers flexible working arrangements, primarily remote but with some travel if necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in SOC operations and incident response.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft security tools.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for SOC escalations and incidents.
• Investigate security threats and vulnerabilities using relevant tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a secure environment.

Skills

SOC operations

incident response

technical investigations

Microsoft security tools

risk identification

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Sentinel

Darktrace

Job description

Information Security Manager, nottingham

Client:

Creatify

Location:

nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

5

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

We’re supporting a well-known UK charity in their search for an Interim Information Security Manager to provide hands-on technical support and relieve pressure on the security function during a busy period.

• Location: Fully remote (occasional travel if required)
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Start Date: ASAP
• Days: 3–5 days per week (flexible)

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for SOC escalations, security incidents, and investigations.
• Investigate and resolve security alerts, threats, and vulnerabilities using tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Darktrace.
• Review and respond to security questionnaires from suppliers and vendors.
• Support the small internal security team with day-to-day operational tasks, providing guidance and unblocking issues.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to maintain a secure environment.
• Provide input into processes, documentation, and security best practices.

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What We’re Looking For:

• Proven hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, and technical investigations.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft security tools (Defender, Sentinel, etc.).
• Experience reviewing security questionnaires and identifying risk in supplier responses.
• Confident working in a 70% hands-on, 30% light team support capacity — this is a delivery-focused role, not a compliance or strategy position.
• Available to start immediately or at short notice.

Interested?

Please get in touch for an initial conversation.