Information Security Manager (Technical)
Lead our Information Security programme, managing ISO 27001 controls, cyber threat monitoring, and incident response while building a strong security culture and protecting critical systems.
We usually respond within three days
💷Salary: £78,000 - £88,000 DOE
💼 Contract Type: Permanent, full time
🏢 Work Life Balance: Hybrid with travel to Northampton when required (likely once per week)
✈️ Candidate Journey: Our goal is to reply to applications within 3 working days. Additionally, we make sure to acknowledge, evaluate, and respond to all applications as a way of showing our appreciation for your time and effort in applying to us.
🌟 The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to play a key role in protecting our organisation’s information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats and security breaches. Reporting directly to the Director of Information Security, this role is responsible for supporting and delivering the organisation’s information security programme while ensuring strong technical controls, governance, and compliance across the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a security professional who enjoys working across both technical security operations and strategic governance, helping to strengthen our security posture and build a strong security culture.
🌟 What will you do?
Manage and oversee technical security controls to ensure compliance with ISO 27001:2022
Coordinate and manage penetration testing activities across the business
Support and manage security audits, assessments, and testing from a technical security perspective
Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and standards
Monitor threat intelligence and ensure the business is informed of emerging threats and appropriate remediation actions are taken
Analyse potential security threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring processes are in place to effectively manage incidents
Develop and test incident management procedures
Review existing security tools and technologies, recommending improvements where necessary
Identify, assess, and report on information security risks
Build a strong understanding of how the organisation operates in order to effectively support security initiatives
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, helping to promote and embed a strong security culture across the business
🌟 What we’re looking for:
Relevant security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor certification or at least 3 years’ experience supporting an ISO 27001 accredited organisation
Strong knowledge of security risk and control frameworks, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and ITIL
Proven experience developing and implementing information security policies and procedures
Deep understanding of security technologies and controls
Experience reviewing security control effectiveness, assessing maturity, and recommending improvements
Experience managing security incidents, service improvements, and IT security risks
Understanding of the benefits and risks associated with AI
Knowledge of Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning
Experience working with cloud technologies
Strong stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
We’re assembling a diverse team, where skills, not checkboxes, reign supreme, regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
Staysure Group welcomes all new starters with open arms, providing training, development opportunities, and great benefits.
- Department
- IT
- Locations
- Northampton
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Yearly salary
- £78,000 - £88,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
Insurance Meets Adventure!🚀
At Staysure Group, we’re not your typical insurance crowd. Our mission? To innovate, dominate and disrupt niche insurance on a global scale. Since 2004, we’ve been selling award-winning insurance products and services, proudly owning a portfolio of market-leading brands.
Our portfolio:
🌟 Staysure and Avanti: Specialising in crafting premium cover for the 45+ crowd, complete with pre-existing medical conditions
🌟 Payingtoomuch: Serves as a go-to price comparison platform, dedicated to helping customers secure the most competitive deals
🌟 Petgevity: Our furry friends deserve the best care, that's why we offer comprehensive insurance for both dogs and cats, ensuring that even those with pre-existing medical conditions are well protected
🌟 ROCK: Our B2B2C partnership travel insurance specialist

Why Staysure?
We excel in a vibrant and fast-moving atmosphere. Our secret sauce? Genuine care for our customers and our people. 🤝❤️
🏆 Awards Galore: We’ve won awards like “Best Travel Insurance Provider” (Moneywise) and “Employee Engagement Champion” (Employee Experience Awards) and many more! These achievements reflect our unwavering focus on excellence.
🚀 High-Growth: Joining us means stepping into a high-growth environment and being part of a vibrant team that encourages innovation and personal growth at every turn.
🎯 OKR Magic: Here, you will be empowered to set ambitious goals and achieve remarkable success in your position. The culture we foster is one of inspiration and motivation, ensuring that you are always challenged to grow and develop your skills.
Benefits of working with us
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Perkbox from day 1! 🎁
Discounts, bonuses and awards!
Perkbox also includes a fantastic suite of tools for looking after your mental wellbeing. -
Take some time for yourself 🛫
26 days paid holidays plus bank holidays, +1 day leave for every years service up to 30 standard days. And the option to buy more (Pro rata for FTC).
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Health and fitness, private medical insurance💪🏥
Following the successful completion of any probation period, membership to the company PMI & gym scheme is offered with the option to add additional family members (excluding less than 12 month contracts).
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Discounted travel insurance 🌴
Discounted travel insurance policies with Staysure.
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Pension 🏦
5% matched pension, auto enrolment after 3 months.
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Up to 5% company bonus💷
Earn up to 5% annual bonus. Depending on company and personal performance.
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Work hard, play hard 💃
Fantastic team social events, including parties and on-site social Fridays.
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Milestone gifts 📌
Up to 2 milestone gifts per year.
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Fancy food or a coffee? ☕️
A subsidised on site canteen and Costa Coffee in Northampton.
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Cycle to work 🚴♀️
We'll support you with costs if you're someone who likes to cycle to work.
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Giving back 🫶
We are committed to supporting our community and offer 1 day of volunteering a year for every employee.
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Employee assistance programme 💜
Health Assured who provide mental wellbeing support can be accessed through Perkbox.
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Fancy a change of scenery? 🏞️
With the option to work from anywhere, colleagues can enjoy the benefit of travelling to new destinations, new regions in the UK or visiting family abroad without using their annual leave entitlement for up to 2 weeks per year. This is subject to passing probation.