At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. The Cyber Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining WHSmith’s cybersecurity strategy to protect systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. This role ensures compliance with security standards, leads incident response efforts, and manages security technologies and teams.
What you will be doing:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing cybersecurity team.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning and operational excellence within the team.
- Develop and implement the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST).
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability management.
- Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
- Lead investigations into security breaches and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure proper configuration and management of security tools (SIEM, firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS).
- Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
- Lead investigations into security breaches and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure proper configuration and management of security tools.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
- Conduct internal and external security audits.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain documentation and reporting for audits and risk management.
- Manage third-party vendors and security service providers.
- Promote a culture of security awareness across the organisation.
- Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness programs.
- Conduct phishing simulations and training exercises.
- Ensure employees follow best security practices.
What we are looking for:
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Experience leading and managing teams.
- Experience in cybersecurity or information security roles.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure during security incidents.
- Familiarity with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls.
- Understanding of vulnerability management and penetration testing.
How we reward our teams:
- Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
- 4pm Friday Finish
- Flexible Working
- 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
- Family Friendly Leave
- Company Pension scheme
- Sharesave Scheme
- Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
- Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
- Private Medical
- Staff Discount Card for stores and online
- Cycle to Work Scheme
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