Cyber Security Manager in City of London

Cyber Security Manager

LiveScore Group is at the forefront of the sports media and betting industry. We are looking for a Cyber Security Manager to be a pivotal part of our journey. Reporting to the Director of IT & Cyber Security, you will lead the evolution of our security posture in a fast‑paced, innovative environment.

Location: Soho, London. Work arrangement: Monday to Thursday in the office with Fridays off (4‑day work week trial, to be reviewed in 2026).

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Develop and mature the Information Security Management System (ISMS), driving continuous improvement and maintaining our ISO/IEC 27001 certification.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of security professionals, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Technology, Product, and the wider business to embed security into their strategic objectives.
• Develop and report on key security KPIs and metrics, providing clear insights to management and the Cyber Security Steering Committee (CSSC).

Risk & Compliance

• Lead the maintenance of the Group’s compliance posture, owning our ISO 27001 and PCI‑DSS certifications and leading all external audit efforts.
• Own and operate key security programs, including risk management, vulnerability and patch management, third‑party security assurance, and security incident management.
• Advise on security requirements to support regulatory compliance across our global jurisdictions, working closely with legal and compliance teams.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits, security test plans, and procedures to ensure the effectiveness of our security controls.

Technical & Operational

• Act as the subject‑matter expert on technical security, providing guidance on cloud security (GCP, AWS), endpoint security, application security, and secure architecture.
• Partner with product and development teams to embed secure development (DevSecOps) practices, mitigating threats like bots, account takeover, and other risks unique to our industry.
• Oversee the management and optimisation of our security tooling, from firewalls and detection systems to logging and monitoring solutions.
• Lead the enhancement of our security automation capabilities to streamline testing and operational processes.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven experience in a senior cyber security role with strong people management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrable track record of managing an ISMS and successfully leading ISO/IEC 27001 certification and recertification efforts.
• Hands‑on experience across multiple security domains: vulnerability management, penetration testing, security operations, risk management, and incident response.
• Deep understanding of application security principles and familiarity with OWASP projects (OWASP Top 10, ASVS, etc.).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into business‑centric language.
• A proactive, self‑driven, and continuous‑improvement mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑moving and complex technology environment.
• Recognised industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer; a cloud‑security certification will also be an advantage.
• Experience securing AI/ML development pipelines and platforms.

What can we offer?

• Fridays off: Say goodbye to Friday meetings and hello to a three‑day weekend! (trial, to be reviewed in 2026)
• Company performance bonus
• Flexible working agreements where applicable
• Private healthcare scheme + employee enhanced assistance
• Enhanced family leave – maternity, shared parental & adoption leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay; paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
• Subsidised gym membership
• Annual travel card loan & ride‑to‑work scheme
• Life assurance (x3 salary)
• Contributory pension plan
• Virgin Family: exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
• Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials

LiveScore Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.