Security Awareness Education & Training Manager

Reporting to the Boots Business Information Security Officer, you'll turn security priorities into engaging campaigns, training and behavioural change initiatives that reach across a large, complex organisation. You'll work closely with teams including IT, Internal Communications, HR, Learning & Development, Privacy, Compliance and Data Governance, using insight and measurable outcomes to keep the programme relevant, effective and trusted.,

• Develop and deliver the information security awareness and education strategy across The Boots Group.
• Lead awareness campaigns, training programmes and behavioural change initiatives aligned to business priorities and current threats.
• Promote understanding of cybersecurity and acceptable use requirements across the organisation.
• Manage phishing simulation activities and use the results to identify trends, insights and improvement opportunities.
• Measure programme effectiveness through reporting, metrics and data-driven recommendations.
• Partner with stakeholders across Information Security, IT, Internal Communications, HR, Learning & Development, Privacy, Compliance and Data Governance.
• Provide expert guidance on security awareness, human risk and security culture topics.
• Manage and develop a Security Awareness & Training Analyst, supporting capability growth and high-quality delivery.
• Continuously improve awareness content, communications and training to meet audience needs and emerging risks.
• Manage relationships with external awareness and training providers, while ensuring activity supports legal, policy and audit requirements.
  
  Experience developing and delivering engaging communications, training or awareness campaigns.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity risks and information security principles.
• The ability to explain security and technical topics in a clear, practical and engaging way.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience working in a large, complex or regulated organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to work across different levels of the business.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers, awareness platforms or training providers.
• Experience using data and metrics to assess programme performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing colleagues.
It would be great if you also have:
• A professional security qualification such as CompTIA Security+, SSAP or ISC2 CC.
• Experience with phishing simulation platforms and security awareness tools.
• Knowledge of learning and development, organisational change or behavioural science principles.
• Experience developing role-based security education programmes.
• Experience developing security culture measurement or maturity programmes.
  
  At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
  
  At Boots, this role gives you the chance to build visible impact in a business where your work can influence thousands of everyday decisions. You'll have the opportunity to shape programme strategy, strengthen organisational security culture and grow your leadership capability while working across a wide stakeholder network. For someone who is curious, collaborative and motivated by meaningful progress, it's a strong platform for broader leadership opportunities in information security, risk, culture or enterprise change.
You'll also be part of a business that believes in helping people grow their brilliance further - with the trust, support and cross-functional exposure to keep developing your expertise. Rewards designed for you:
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through HealthHero Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
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