Information Security Manager

Information Security Manager - ISO27001 accreditation

Location: Manchester - 4 days onsite per week
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum

The Opportunity

We are working with a client seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead and drive information security governance, risk and compliance, with a particular focus on GDPR, data protection and ISO 27001 accreditation.

This is a GRC-focused role rather than a hands-on technical security position. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of taking organisations through the ISO 27001 accreditation process from scratch, establishing the necessary frameworks, policies, controls and governance structures to achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to building and embedding a robust information security and data protection framework across an organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of ISO 27001, taking the organisation from initial assessment through to successful accreditation.
• Develop, implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 requirements and business objectives.
• Own and drive the organisation's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, identifying and managing information security and data protection risks.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK data protection legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks and supporting documentation.
• Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments and internal audits, coordinating remediation activities to address identified weaknesses.
• Prepare the organisation for external audits and certification assessments, working closely with auditors and key stakeholders.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience implementing ISO 27001 from scratch and successfully taking an organisation through to accreditation. This is a key requirement for the role.
• Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• A solid understanding of GDPR, UK data protection legislation and information governance.
• Experience developing and embedding an ISMS, including policies, procedures, controls and audit processes.
• The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organisation.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach to building and maintaining compliance frameworks in a complex business environment.

Desirable Experience

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001
• Experience working within the utilities, infrastructure or construction sectors, particularly in complex project-based environments.
• Experience managing external audits, certification bodies and ongoing ISO 27001 compliance.
• The ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.

The Details

• Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Location: Manchester.
• Working arrangement: Four days onsite per week.

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