Security Manager IoT

Vodafone Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading connectivity-focused company is looking for an individual to manage corporate security within IoT operations in London. You will implement policies, engage stakeholders, and lead operational activities to ensure security compliance. The role requires strong leadership and crisis management skills. We offer great benefits like a yearly bonus of 10%, flexible working options, and extensive leave packages. Join us to help shape a secure, sustainable future in connectivity.

Benefits

Yearly bonus: 10%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Maternity leave: 52 weeks paid

Private pension with matching contributions

Access to private medical and dental

Discounts on retail and services

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ability to lead effectively in complex security operations.
• International leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement Vodafone policies & best practices in IoT security.
• Manage Corporate Security operational activities.
• Engage with external stakeholders on security matters.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Security Operations

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Setting up the function and implementing Vodafone policies & best practice in Vodafone IoT.
• Direct responsibility for all Corporate Security operational activities and advice across Vodafone IoT business and function.
• Sponsor and coordinator of local security agenda.
• Support the engagement with external stakeholders on Vodafone IoT operational security matters.
• Leading support to Vodafone IoT (as required) in all operational matters regarding: Business Resilience (Business Continuity & Crisis Management, Personal and asset Security); Fraud Management; Supplier security; Investigations; Security Awareness.
• Responsible for the production and delivery of local strategies, internal policies, advice and consultancy in the above functional areas in line with Group policies.
• Secretary to the Vodafone IoT Crisis Management Team.
• Supporting the reporting manager to engage on these issues with governments, international organisations and NGOs.
• Development and reporting of security KPIs in line with Group Corporate security requirements.
• Recognition from Internal Functions & Businesses units of the quality of advice and consultancy provided on security issues in the areas of competence listed above.
• Recognition from Compliance, Internal Audit and other functions of the maintenance of the highest policy standards in the areas of competence listed above.

Who you are

• Highly developed leadership skills, especially in an international environment.
• Experience of the full range of corporate security risks and mitigation strategies, processes and systems.
• Effective communication and influence skills, deployable at all levels of the organisation in a matrix structure.
• Ability to act coolly and effectively as the leader in fast-moving and complex security operations.

Not a perfect fit?

Worrying that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. From our flexible working and leading people policies to our commitment to personal development and wellbeing, there are lots of ways that we support you.

• Yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

With more than 200 million device connections around the world, Vodafone IoT is a global leader in managed IoT connectivity – connecting people, places and devices. We help create a smarter, more sustainable, and more connected world—from enabling smart cities and autonomous vehicles to transforming healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Our work shapes the digital future of businesses – allowing them to effectively manage and monitor their operations using IoT. As a global leader in IoT connectivity – operating in more than 180 countries across the globe – we empower individuals, businesses, and entire industries to unlock their potential through technology that’s secure, scalable, and future‑ready. Vodafone IoT is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group.

Vodafone Group is a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people’s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone is not a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, background and cultures. We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to the Application adjustments section of our careers website for guidance.

Together we can.