Senior Information Security Risk Manager

Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency; England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK health agency is seeking a Senior Information Security Risk Manager to lead its information security agenda. The role involves managing a team to ensure robust governance and compliance practices while driving the agency's digital transformation. The successful candidate will have recognized security certification, four years of experience, and excellent communication skills. A salary of £58,983 plus £15,000 allowance is offered.

Benefits

Digital allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in an information security or GRC role.
• Ability to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts clearly.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the agency's information security agenda.
• Embed governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• Lead and develop a high-performing information security team.

Skills

Professional security certification (e.g. CISM, CISSP)

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and team management

Understanding of security frameworks

Job description

Senior Information Security Risk Manager

Salary: £58,983 per annum plus up to £15,000 allowance plus benefits

Location: Canary Wharf, London or South Mimms, Hertfordshire

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Closing date: 31 August 2025

The MHRA is transforming. Through enabling innovation, making the right judgements of the benefits and risks of medical products and forging the right partnerships in the UK and internationally, it aims to deliver world class regulation and improved outcomes for UK patients.

We are currently looking for a Senior Cyber Security Risk Manager – Information Security to join our Technology & Service Operations function within the Digital & Technology group.

This is an exciting role where you will drive the agency’s information security agenda.

You will play a central role in delivering the Agency’s strategic objectives by embedding robust governance, risk, and compliance practices. You will lead and develop a high-performing team, building capability and maturity to ensure that information security remains integral to our digital, data, and information transformation.

Our successful candidate will be able to demonstrate they meet the following criteria:

· Holds a recognised professional security certification (e.g. CISM, CISSP) and at least four years’ experience in an information security or GRC role.

· Communication between Technical and Non-technical - Skilled in articulating complex cybersecurity concepts in a clear and accessible manner for diverse stakeholders across the organisation.

· Leadership - Leads and motivates multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers, to deliver security outcomes. Acts as a visible and credible leader within the wider security function, modelling professionalism and integrity.

· Demonstrates a strong understanding of security frameworks and standards, governance, risk management, and compliance practices, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

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