Security Culture and Awareness Manager

Arcus Search; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Security Culture and Awareness Manager to lead the development and governance of cyber security policies. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the security culture within a large organization, ensuring compliance with international standards and enhancing policy frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber governance and policy development, along with a strong understanding of regulatory standards. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the realm of cyber security.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cyber governance, assurance, or policy development.
• Strong knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and governance of IT and cyber security policies.
• Promote cyber awareness initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Cyber Governance

Policy Development

Cyber Assurance

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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Job Title: Security Culture and Awareness Manager

Salary: Up to £95,000 + discretionary bonus & excellent benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (applicants must be UK based and NOT require sponsorship)

About the Role:

A leading organisation is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Security Culture and Awareness Manager to join its cyber security team. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead the development, governance, and awareness of IT and cyber security policies across a large and complex organisation.

As the Global Cyber Policy and Governance Lead, you will be responsible for aligning cyber controls with business strategy, enhancing policy frameworks, ensuring compliance with international standards and regulations, and providing leadership-level reporting and insight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and governance of IT and cyber security policy frameworks.
• Develop and manage a global policy governance structure that aligns with industry best practices and internal strategy.
• Ensure cyber policies remain current, effective, and aligned with evolving technologies, threats, and compliance requirements.
• Promote cyber awareness initiatives across the organisation to embed a strong security culture.
• Monitor and report on policy adherence, risks, and mitigation plans to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and integrated approach to cyber policy and governance.
• Identify opportunities for policy automation and toolset enhancements.

Key Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in cyber governance, cyber assurance, policy development, or IT compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance standards including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ITGC.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are preferred but not essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management, reporting, and communication skills.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary up to £95,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a well-established and recognised organisation at the forefront of cyber governance

Interested?

Apply now with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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