Security & Awareness Manager (Contract)Location: London (hybrid)Duration: 6 monthsEngagement: Inside IR35
OverviewAn experienced Security & Awareness Manager is required to lead the development and execution of a security awareness and culture programme across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part in strengthening the organisation’s human risk posture and embedding secure behaviours.
Key Responsibilities* Design, implement and continuously improve a security awareness strategy and roadmap aligned to organisational risk and regulatory requirements* Deliver engaging security awareness campaigns, including phishing simulations, training programmes, and targeted interventions* Collaborate with security, risk, HR and communications teams to embed security-first behaviours across the business* Measure programme effectiveness using KPIs, metrics and behavioural analytics* Lead initiatives to address human-related cyber risks (e.g. phishing, social engineering, insider threat)* Develop executive-level reporting on awareness outcomes and risk reduction* Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 and NIS2 (where applicable)* Manage third-party vendors delivering awareness platforms or services
Key Requirements* Proven experience in security awareness, behaviour change, or human risk management* Strong understanding of cyber security principles and threat landscape* Experience designing enterprise-wide awareness programmes* Ability to engage stakeholders from operational teams through to senior leadership* Familiarity with training platforms, phishing simulation tools, and awareness metrics* Strong communication and storytelling skills
Desirable* Experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environments* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SANS security awareness credentials
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