Security Manager – Risk and Consulting

Student Loans Company

. Ensure security risks are identified, understood and managed across major technology and business change programmes .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £61,950 - £72,952 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security risk management, leading teams of security professionals, and providing strategic security advice to stakeholders. Proficient in implementing security controls and policies while balancing security risks with business outcomes.

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Security Risk ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringCloud Security AssessmentUK Government Security Framework (SPF)Security Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Threat and Risk AnalysisSecurity Controls ImplementationTechnical Security SolutionsCyber SecurityProcedural SecurityTechnical Security PoliciesData Protection Act ComplianceISO 27001Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)Secure by Design (SbD)

Soft Skills

Influencing Decision MakingBuilding RelationshipsClear Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CSRMCISMCRISC

Industry Keywords

Public Sector ExperienceHybrid EnvironmentsSecurity LeadershipBusiness Critical SystemsContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure security risks are identified, understood and managed across major technology and business change programmes
Lead a team of security specialists
Provide trusted security advice to project teams and senior stakeholders
Enable informed risk decisions and successful delivery
Influence how security is embedded into new systems, services and transformation initiatives from the outset
Shape security risk practices at scale
Drive continuous improvement
Balance security risk with business outcomes
Build strong relationships and provide clear, credible security leadership across the organisation
Protect critical services, data and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to lead and mentor a diverse team of security professionals, which can include variable numbers of partner staff
Familiarity with threat and risk analysis for complex, high risk or business critical systems
Proficiency in analysing and implementing technical or security policies within a large organisation
Ability to design and implement security controls aligned with organizational requirements
Ability to navigate changes and proactively respond to evolving organizational requirements
Ability to present information to non-technical senior stakeholders and influence decision making at senior levels
Expertise in cloud, application, infrastructure and networking security controls assessment and implementation
Experience across cyber, procedural and technical security domains
Proven experience delivering high-quality security advice, including technical security solutions, within medium to large organisations
Strong working knowledge of UK Government security framework (SPF), ISO 27001, Data Protection Act, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and Secure by Design (SbD)
Experience developing and implementing security policies and control frameworks in complex, hybrid environments
Experience leading a small team in a high-demand environment, with time-bound outputs and varying requirements
Recognised security certification such as CSRM, CISM, CRISC or equivalent / adjacent is desirable
Previous experience in the public sector / UK Government departments is desirable
Right to work in the UK
Successful completion of employment history, criminal record, credit reference and fraud checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
Option to buy/sell annual leave
Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers
Cycle to work scheme
Access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships
Optional dental insurance scheme
Career Pathways development programme
Blended working model: typically 2 days in the office and 3 days from home