Cyber Security Operations Manager
Job details
Contractual hours 36 Basis Full time
Job category/type Digital & Technology (IT), Security
Date posted 24/09/2026
Job reference R00001495
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Job description
Location: Boston Spa
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours)
Grade: SB4
Salary: £50,518 per annum
This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed.
About the role
Are you ready to lead the fight against an ever evolving threat landscape? The British Library is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join its growing Cyber Security function and lead its security operations.
This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for developing our cyber security operations capability and ensuring the organisation is protected against a changing threat landscape.
The post holder will provide operational leadership across the security operations centre, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, threat detection and work to drive a continuous improvement approach to our security posture; combining a strong technical knowledge, people and stakeholder management skills with a pragmatic risk-based approach to deliver robust and effective cyber security operations.
About us
We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.
What we can offer you
- 25 days’ holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.
- Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
- Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits
- This role qualifies for a digital allowance.
Things you need to know
- We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.
- Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).
- Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.
- We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.
Closing at 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026
If you have any questions, please contact BL-recruitment@bl.uk
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