IT Security Manager

Overview

In this IT Security Manager role, you will shape and mature Lewisham Council’s cyber security capability. You’ll collaborate across the Council, Shared Technology Services, and partners to embed security into technology and projects. You will lead on risk, governance, and incident response, translating security into business terms for senior leaders. The role combines strategic direction with hands-on oversight to build a strong security culture and resilient services.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Staff discounts including gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve the cyber security strategy and improvement roadmap
• Provide security assurance for new technology, projects and digital solutions
• Lead on cyber risk, governance and compliance with government and industry requirements
• Collaborate with STS and other suppliers to oversee security controls, vulnerabilities and risks
• Coordinate and lead security incident responses and ensure lessons are embedded
• Advise senior leaders on security risks and practical mitigations
• Foster a strong security culture across IT & Digital Services and the wider Council

Key requirements

• Experience in security strategy and governance
• Cyber risk, security assurance, incident management and compliance expertise
• Ability to influence across a large, complex organisation and communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven leadership, judgement and stakeholder management

• Influence and collaboration
• Clear communication to diverse audiences
• Constructive challenge
• Security strategy and governance
• Cyber risk management
• Security assurance for digital projects

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