Cyber Security Risk Manager in Manchester

Cyber Security Risk Manager

Hybrid (Manchester) – salary to £61,500 + excellent bonus + benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to become your client’s primary Cyber Security Risk Advisor working within a high‑profile and growing Cyber Security function which is investing heavily in maturing its Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) capability across the Enterprise.

Role and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Information Security Manager to provide full Cyber Security risk advisory and consulting 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 support Cyber Security audits.
• Create and present detailed Cyber Security reporting, including escalations.
• Contribute to Cyber Security testing, training and company‑wide communication.
• Use and interpret penetration testing data and vulnerability management platforms to verify the security of systems, networks and applications.

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 (CRISK, CISM, CompTIA Security+) would be ideal.
• Cyber Security audit experience (NIS/NIST/ISO 27001) preferred, along with knowledge of vulnerability management platforms.

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

Essential Recruitment is a specialist Tech recruitment business with an in‑depth understanding of the rapidly‑changing nature of the Tech market. We build long‑term relationships with our clients and candidates based on our core values of Trust, Integrity and Delivery.