Information Security Manager

Queen Mary University of London - IT Services

Placed On: 27th March 2026
Closes: 16th April 2026
Job Ref: 7822

About the Role

Queen Mary University of London has launched an ambitious and comprehensive programme of work to transform its information security services within IT Services and across the University as a whole.

The Information Security Manager is at the forefront of the University’s vulnerability management and cyber risk management, responsible for threat assessment and information security risk assessment. The Information Security Manager will work in partnership with senior leaders to manage information security risk through application of effective security controls. In addition, as team manager this role has ownership of the maintenance of multiple formal compliance frameworks including Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus in support of university business. Preventative risk management activity conducted by the Information Security Manager's team also contributes directly to QMUL's ISO 27001 Information Security Management System. Working with colleagues across IT Services and the wider University, the ISM ensures that Queen Mary technology and information assets are safeguarded against a wide range of internal and external security threats.

This leadership role also works closely with the Head of Information Security to leverage security tooling and process in support of preventative security, and is responsible for service design and delivery.

The Information Security Manager will understand the importance of teamwork and readily supports other team members. They will also be able to set priorities and deliver specific services and projects for which they are individually responsible for, with minimal supervision.

About You

As leader of the Information Security Team, reporting to the Head of Information Security, the Information Security Manager will lead and develop the established function to deliver a range of security services across the University including, but not limited to, risk assessment, vulnerability management, and development of processes around management information and reporting. The Information Security Manager will also work closely with colleagues in other specialist security roles including security operations, security architecture, security awareness, and governance risk and compliance in order to drive towards security outcomes and lower institutional risk.

About the Department

IT Services is the technology function within QMUL Professional Services, comprised of a number of specialist technology teams, including Cyber Security. The IT Services department is a key contributor to the digital infrastructure landscape underpinning QMUL's strategic corporate aims as outlined in the University Strategy https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategy-2030/.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.