Cyber Security Manager

Who you are

• Experience leading a successful team creating a positive working environment and culture
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance principles, GDPR and Data Protection legislation
• Experience developing cyber security strategies, road maps, improvement programmes
• Knowldege of security frameworks and standards such as Cyber Essentials, NIST and NCSC guidance
• Experience managing cyber security operations, incident responses, risk assessments and providing improvements and reports as required
• Experience developing and maintaining security policies, procedures, standards and controls

What the job involves

• The Woodland Trust is looking for a Cyber Security Manager to develop, implement and continuously improve the Woodland Trusts cyber security capabilities
• Lead the delivery and development of the Cyber Security Strategy, roadmap and maintain cyber security policies, standards and procedures
• Act as the Trust’s lead cyber security adviser, providing guidance to senior leaders, project and operational teams
• Maintain the cyber security risk register and lead on cyber security governance activities to provide reporting, metrics and risk updates to leadership
• Line manage and lead a team, providing support and guidance as needed
• Designs and develop an organisation-wide cyber security awareness and education programme
• Monitor cyber threats, vulnerabilities and i8ndustry developments making recommendations as appropriate
• This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required once a month on average
• This is a fixed term contract for 24 months

The application process

• Closing Date:Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
• Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams on the 22nd October 2026

Benefits

• 🌴 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 day's after 2 years of service (excluding bank holidays)
• 💰 Generous Pension Plan (6% Employer Contribution)
• 🖥️ Flexible Hybrid Working Model
• 🧠 Continuous Development & Apprenticeship Opportunities
• ❤️‍🩹 Employee Assistance Programme
• 💵 Life Assurance
• 🏖️ End of Year Closure
• 👪 Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared & Adoption Pay