Information Security Senior Risk Officer

SummaryChief Information Security Officer (CISO)Manchester Airports Group (MAG)Manchester Airport based (hybrid)PermanentSummaryProtect the future of one of the UK's most critical infrastructure organisationsAt MAG, we connect people with the world. As the UK's largest airport group, we operate complex, technology-enabled environments that serve millions of passengers and thousands of business partners every year. We're looking for an exceptional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our cyber security strategy, strengthen our resilience and help shape the future of secure digital aviation. As our CISO, you'll be responsible for defining and delivering MAG's enterprise-wide information security strategy, ensuring our information assets, systems, colleagues, customers and partners remain protected against an increasingly complex threat landscape. You'll work closely with executive leaders, regulators and industry partners to balance business growth with effective risk management and regulatory compliance. You'll join a business where cyber security is recognised as a strategic priority, with the opportunity to influence critical decisions, lead high-performing teams and help shape the security culture of a major UK infrastructure organisation. The roleReporting to the Chief Information Officer, you'll lead MAG's cyber security function and act as the organisation's most senior security professional, providing strategic direction across information security, cyber resilience, governance and compliance. Key responsibilitiesDevelop and deliver MAG's enterprise-wide cyber security strategy and vision. Lead the Cyber Security function, ensuring effective protection of information assets, systems and services. Provide regular cyber risk reporting and strategic advice to executive leadership and Board stakeholders. Act as MAG's Cyber Responsible Manager for regulatory compliance activities and senior liaison with external regulators and government agencies. Build and maintain an effective information security governance framework, policies and standards. Manage cyber security investment, budgets and resources to deliver maximum value and risk reduction. We're looking for a strategic and influential leader who can operate confidently at executive and board level while also understanding the practical realities of delivering effective cyber security. EssentialSignificant senior leadership experience across cyber security, information security, risk management and technology. Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks. Outstanding communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial awareness, including budget ownership and supplier management. People at our CoreGrowing Every DaySafe HandsPower of TeamworkSustainable Future for AllWe're looking for a leader who embodies these values, builds trusted relationships and inspires others to think differently about cyber security and organisational resilience. What we offerIn return, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact within a business that is investing in technology, innovation and its people. Alongside a competitive executive reward package, you'll benefit from working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our organisation. Equal Opportunities & Reasonable AdjustmentsWe're building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We're on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We're committed to helping you perform at your best. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women's Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group..