Senior Information Security Manager

Barratt Developments; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housebuilder in the UK is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead security operations and manage risks. The role involves overseeing security incident responses, improving security posture, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have significant experience in Cyber Security, strong leadership skills, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. Benefits include competitive salary, bonus scheme, and private medical coverage.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Annual Medical Assessment

Holiday Entitlement (up to 29 days)

Flexible Benefits

Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing Cyber Security or Security Operations in a large company.
• Proven leadership qualities within an IT/Cyber environment.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage Security Operations, Security Tooling, User Awareness, and Vulnerability Management.
• Drive performance in information security and engage stakeholders.
• Oversee responses to all security incidents and manage risks.

Skills

Cyber Security management

Leadership in IT environment

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Job description

What you'll be doing?

Supporting the business and divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board to support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, Legal, and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialized function - Barratt Partnerships.

Reporting to the Director of Information Security, you will support the delivery of the group’s information security strategy and operational controls. This includes leading Security Operations, Security Incident Response, Security Tooling, and Security Architecture. You will manage user awareness processes and contribute to strategy development for all areas in scope for Information Security at Barratt Redrow.

You will be expected to:

1. Own and manage Security Operations, Security Tooling, User Awareness, and Threat and Vulnerability Management, including Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting.
2. Drive performance in information security, challenging business strategies and engaging stakeholders to enhance security posture.
3. Manage the Information Security team, including Security Operations, Security Architecture, and Security Analysts responsible for Tooling and User Awareness.
4. Oversee responses to all Security incidents and events, minimizing impact.
5. Manage controls in cyberspace, including Security Toolsets and reporting through meaningful KPIs and KRIs.
6. Promote a security-aware culture across the business, engaging with executive and SLT stakeholders.
7. Manage security risks and collaborate with internal and external audit teams.
8. Maintain or improve NIST scores and other standards such as CE+.
9. Support the development and implementation of the Security Strategy and ISMS.
10. Engage with senior leadership to increase visibility and feedback on security controls.
11. Manage vendor relationships for security tools and services.
12. Update and manage security awareness training programs and metrics.
13. Assess and ensure external parties’ security compliance.
14. Manage security incidents to protect data and assets.
15. Support adherence to Access Control Policies.
16. Deputise for the Director of Information Security when needed.

What you'll need

To succeed, candidates should have:

1. Experience managing Cyber Security or Security Operations in a large, distributed company, preferably FTSE 100.
2. Strong leadership qualities within an IT/Cyber environment.
3. Strategic capability with a 3-5 year roadmap aligned with business and IT strategies.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, especially with senior leadership.
5. Proven experience developing security policies and executing programs in fast-paced environments.
6. Effective people development and performance management skills.
7. Ability to deliver insightful KPIs/KRIs.
8. Experience managing complex vendor environments.
9. Broad industry sector experience bringing fresh insights.
10. High energy, resilience, and influencing skills.
11. Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Our Company and Benefits

We are a nationally recognized 5-star housebuilder committed to quality and customer satisfaction. We foster a culture of innovation, diversity, and career development, offering tailored opportunities for various backgrounds including apprenticeships, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel.

Our hybrid working model combines office, site, and home working where suitable. We promote an inclusive environment where talent and drive are valued, regardless of background or characteristics.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Annual Medical Assessment
• Holiday Entitlement (up to 29 days)
• Flexible Benefits
• Family-Friendly Policies