IT & Cyber Risk Lead in Birmingham

Travel, Hospitality, Leisure & Tourism / Cyber SecurityCompany: HaysConsultant: Daryl AngelHays office: comCyber Defence ManagerPermanent - 70k - 85k Location: Hybrid - BirminghamYour new company:I am looking to recruit a Cyber Defence Manager to join a leader in the hospitality space around the Birmingham area. The business has been going through tech transformation recently, so you’ll be joining at a good time in which the business is making improvements and going through a journey. Lead and develop the organisation's cyber defence and information security capability.Manage and coach a small team of Information Security professionals.Manage and drive effective performance of multiple security vendor partners.Lead security investigations and oversee remediation Drive compliance with security policies, standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and PCI-DSS.Manage security audits, risk assessments and improvement plansDeliver security reporting, metrics and risk updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums.Partner with technology and business teams to embed security into projects, change initiatives and supplier engagements.Proven experience leading a Cyber Security, Cyber Defence or Information Security function within a complex organisation.Strong knowledge of security operations, incident response, risk management and security governance.Experience developing and implementing security policies, controls and security improvement programmes.A pragmatic and commercial approach, balancing security requirements with business objectives.Ability to manage multiple priorities and make informed risk-based decisions.A hands-on mindset with a genuine passion for cyber security and continuous improvement.Salary of between 70k-85kHybrid workingCompany discountsA pension contribution matched at 1.5x, up to 5%.Private healthcare, dental plan, cycle to work, and keep-fit schemes.26 days annual leave plus bank holidays. #