Security Operations Lead

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Preston; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking a Security Operations Lead to govern security incidents across a multi-supplier environment, with SC clearance eligibility. The role requires senior oversight of incident risk, governance, and supplier performance, operating 5 days onsite at Preston or Inverness, for a 6-month duration.

Daily rate up to £590 umbrella. The successful candidate will ensure consistent incident handling, reporting, and continual improvement across the incident lifecycle, aligning

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Service Management, or GRC roles.
• Strong understanding of security incident lifecycles and major incident management.
• Experience in complex multi-supplier environments and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Security Incident Governance
• Supplier Governance & Performance Management
• Incident Risk & Executive Oversight
• Reporting & Executive Visibility
• Assurance & Evidence Management
• Post-Incident Review & Continuous Improvement

Skills

Security Incident Mgmt

Governance

Supplier Management

Executive Reporting

Cyber Governance

Job description

Security Operations Lead

Rate: up to £590 per day (Umbrella only)

Clearance Required: SC cleared / eligible for SC sole UK national
Duration: 6 months
Location: Inverness or Preston | 5 days onsite

The Senior Security Incident Management Consultant operates within the Operational Integrator (OI) function and provides governance, leadership, assurance, and strategic oversight of security incident management across a complex multi-supplier environment.

The role is responsible for ensuring suppliers manage security incidents consistently, effectively, and in accordance with client policy, regulatory obligations, and operational risk requirements. Acting as the primary OI lead for incident governance, the consultant provides a consolidated view of incident risk, drives supplier accountability, and supports continual improvement across the incident management lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Incident Governance
• Supplier Governance & Performance Management
• Incident Risk & Executive Oversight
• Reporting & Executive Visibility
• Assurance & Evidence Management
• Post-Incident Review & Continuous Improvement

Essential skills

• Significant experience in Security Incident Management, Cyber Governance, Service Management, or GRC roles
• Strong understanding of:
• Security incident lifecycles
• Major incident management
• Security reporting and governance
• Experience working within complex multi-supplier environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills
• Experience presenting incident risk information to senior stakeholders

Desirable

• Knowledge of:
• NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• NCSC guidance
• ITIL Major Incident Management
• ISO 27001
• Experience supporting security assurance and audit activities
• Experience in Defence, Government, or highly regulated sectors