Lead Security Compliance Manager

Robert Walters; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Telecoms provider seeks a Lead Security Compliance Manager in Salford to enhance security compliance and manage ISO standards. The successful candidate will oversee audits, improve the Information Security Management System, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements. Strong experience with ISO27001 and PCI is essential, and telecom knowledge is highly valued. This permanent, hybrid role offers a salary between £70,000 and £85,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with ISO27001, PCI compliance, and information security management.
• Telecoms experience and TSA awareness are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance with security certifications.
• Oversee responses to customer security questionnaires and audits.
• Drive security awareness and training across the business.
• Foster relationships with key internal teams.
• Improve the ISMS and compliance regime continuously.
• Prepare for and coordinate external audits.
• Evaluate NIST controls and support resilience activities.

Skills

ISO27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

PCI Implementer

CISA

ISO22301 Lead Auditor/Implementer

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

Overview

This role is a pivotal part of not just maintaining but continually improving cyber resilience, collaborating across different teams and directly influencing business operations and customer confidence. Your impact is visible: safeguarding revenue, supporting market expansion, and enhancing company reputation for digital trust.

Client

My client is a leading Telecoms provider looking for an experienced Lead Security Compliance Manager - responsible for leading the ongoing management, improvement, and compliance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) across a complex technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain compliance with all required security certifications (ISO27001, PCI, TSA, Cyber Essentials).
• Oversee responses to incoming customer security questionnaires and RFPs, supporting audits and regulatory engagements.
• Drive security awareness and training activities across the business.
• Foster strong relationships with Technology, IT, Security, and Internal Audit teams.
• Continually improve the ISMS and compliance regime, including mergers/acquisitions.
• Analyse and interpret emerging compliance standards; bridge any gaps to maintain alignment.
• Lead preparation and coordination of external audits, ensuring efficient and effective execution.
• Evaluate maturity of NIST controls and support resilience activities.
• Document and manage Ofcom queries relating to the Telecom Security Act (TSA).

Qualifications & Professional Skills

• Essential: ISO27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, PCI Implementer, CISA.
• Highly desirable: ISO22301 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CISSP, CISM, CRISC.
• Telecoms experience and TSA awareness highly valued.

About the job

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Specialism: Technology & Digital
• Focus: Information Security
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Experience Level: Mid Management
• Location: Salford
• Job Reference: B2AXV6-FC335424
• Date posted: 5 November 2025
• Consultant: Oliver Navarro

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