At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security initiatives to protect vital systems and data.
- Company: Join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, making communities safer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in public service while enhancing your cyber security expertise.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in cyber security leadership and governance.
The predicted salary is between 45091 - 47181 £ per year.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Cyber Security Manager to lead our cyber security function and help protect the systems, data and services that help keep our communities safe. This is a strategic leadership role with real influence. You will set the direction for cyber security across the Service, strengthen our resilience against a changing threat landscape, and ensure cyber risk is understood, managed and acted on at every level of the organisation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Set the cyber security vision, strategy and roadmap for prevention, detection and response.
- Lead cyber security governance, assurance and compliance, aligned to ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, CAF and Fire Standards.
- Own and improve the Information Security Management System, tools, policies, standards and governance.
- Advise senior stakeholders on cyber risk, controls, remediation and investment priorities.
- Coordinate cyber incident response, ensuring plans are tested and lessons embedded.
- Build a positive cyber security culture through awareness, training and practical guidance.
About You
You will be an experienced cyber security professional who can combine technical credibility with strong leadership, governance and communication skills. You will be confident translating complex cyber risks into clear, practical advice for both technical and non-technical audiences, and you will be comfortable influencing decisions at senior level. We are looking for someone with experience leading cyber security governance, risk and assurance activity; developing security frameworks, policies and procedures; coordinating incident response; and supporting teams to deliver high standards in a complex operational environment. Professional certifications such as ISO 27001, CISMP, CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, ITIL or Microsoft security qualifications would be advantageous, but equivalent knowledge and experience are also valued.
Why Join Us
Behind every firefighter are specialist support teams who play a vital part in helping to save lives. In this role, your expertise will directly support frontline services, protect critical systems and help make life safer for the communities we serve. You will join a Service guided by the purpose "together we make life safer" and by values that include reaching further, supporting others, showing respect and everyone playing their part. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible working options, access to generous pension arrangements, free car parking, wellbeing support and the chance to contribute to a meaningful public service.
HIWFRS Values
- Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
- Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
- Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
- Everyone Playing Their Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion
Fiona Coffey, Deputy Head of ICT on fiona.coffey@hantsfire.gov.uk
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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