Cyber Security Risk Manager in Manchester

Cyber Security Risk Manager – Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £61,500 + excellent bonus + benefits (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level

Cyber Security Risk Manager Role And Responsibilities

• Work very closely with my client’s Information Security Manager to provide a full Cyber Security Risk advisory and consulting function across the business
• Play a key role in the ongoing management of Cyber Security Risk boards and Risk Management platforms
• Carry out detailed assessments of the current threat landscape including risks/threats and supporting Cyber Security audits
• Create and present detailed Cyber Security reporting, including the management of escalations
• Contribute to Cyber Security testing, training and company‑wide communication
• Use and interpret penetration testing data and vulnerability management platform to verify the security of systems, networks and applications

Cyber Security Risk Manager Skills And Experience

• In‑depth experience in a Cyber Security Risk Manager or Senior Risk Management Analyst role
• Hands‑on involvement and thorough knowledge of Cyber Security audit or certification readiness programmes
• Detailed understanding of GRC or Cyber Security Risk assessments
• Excellent relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to write and present detailed reports
• Certification in Information Security Management would be ideal (CRISK, CISM, COMPTIA Security+)
• Cyber Security audit experience (NIS/NIST/ISO 27001) preferred, along with knowledge of vulnerability management platforms

This role also involves consulting on ratings for IT/OT Physical Cyber risks and supporting stakeholders in assessing their risk position. It offers ample opportunity to drive improvements, introduce best practice and guide the business through upcoming certifications and audits.

About the recruiter: Essential Recruitment is a specialist Tech recruitment business building long‑term relationships with clients and candidates based on trust, integrity, and delivery.