Information Security Manager

We are looking for an Information Security Manager to support our information security programme and help us build a more consistent, well-governed approach to information security across the institution. The role sits within the Cyber Security team, reporting to the Director of Technology Services.

• Responsibilities
This is a practical, policy-facing role with university wide scope. You will develop and maintain information security policies, processes and procedures; support the response to security incidents; and contribute to the work of bringing our two merged estates into a coherent, ISO 27001-aligned framework. You will liaise with regulatory bodies including and work alongside academic and research teams, including our Trusted Research Environments, to support compliance with data protection and security requirements for specific projects and bids.

You will hold a relevant professional certification eg. CISSP, CISM or equivalent and have solid, practical experience of information security management. A strong working knowledge of GDPR, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and NIST is required, along with direct experience of responding to information security incidents. Experience of working in higher education is desirable, as is familiarity with NHS DSPT requirements. You will be comfortable communicating security matters to a range of audiences, from technical colleagues to senior stakeholders and research teams.

City St George's, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George's, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

City St George's offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.