Information Security Manager

Department: Information Technology Services

Salary: £53,317 to £61,034 per annum pro rata inclusive

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Reference: CEN-ITS-2026-02

LSHTM are currently recruiting for an experienced Information Security Manager to work in the IT Services Division. You will drive the security strategy to implement, deliver, track and manage performance metrics and methods to improve effectiveness to strengthen our information security. This role works directly to the CIO and is also a member of the ITS Senior Management Team.

You will have the skills to build effective relationships and achieve co-operation from academic and professional services staff external to IT Services, whilst being able to work independently and thrive working under pressure to achieve LSHTM objectives.

With extensive experience of working in Information Security, particularly in an HE field you will be responsible for developing, updating and implementing Information Security policies for the institution, and will work alongside senior colleagues in IT Services and other staff such as the Data Protection Officer.

This is very much a hands on role requiring the successful candidate to play an active role in managing our SOC/MDR service, managing security incidents and their remediation, external and internal audits and achieving compliance with external frameworks and the requirements of partner organisations.

You will hold relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience along with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills in order to develop strong working relationships and positively influence technical staff, academic staff and senior stakeholders in securing information to support LSHTM in its pursuit of excellence in research and education. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent.

The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £53,317 - £61,034 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary "Wellbeing Days". Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM with an expectation of two days per week in the Office.

Applications should be made on-line via our jobs website. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as "Please see attached CV" will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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You will have the skills to build effective relationships and achieve co-operation from academic and professional services staff external to IT Services, whilst being able to work independently and thrive working under pressure to achieve LSHTM objectives.
With extensive experience of working in Information Security, particularly in an HE field you will be responsible for developing, updating and implementing Information Security policies for the institution, and will work alongside senior colleagues in IT Services and other staff such as the Data Protection Officer.
This is very much a hands on role requiring the successful candidate to play an active role in managing our SOC/MDR service, managing security incidents and their remediation, external and internal audits and achieving compliance with external frameworks and the requirements of partner organisations.
You will hold relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience along with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills in order to develop strong working relationships and positively influence technical staff, academic staff and senior stakeholders in securing information to support LSHTM in its pursuit of excellence in research and education. Further particulars are included in the job description.
The post is full time 35 hours per week, 1.0 FTE and permanent.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.
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The salary will be on the LSHTM salary scale, Grade 7 in the range £53,317 - £61,034 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary "Wellbeing Days". Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. The post is based in London at LSHTM with an expectation of two days per week in the Office.

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