Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager

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We are seeking a Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager to lead the development and delivery of a mature, enterprise-wide cyber security risk management framework. In this senior role, you will provide authoritative advice on cyber risk, resilience and control effectiveness, helping business and technology leaders make informed decisions in a complex and evolving threat landscape. You will work across multiple functions to ensure that security risks are identified, assessed, recorded and managed in line with agreed risk appetite and regulatory expectations.

Your responsibilities will include defining risk management methodologies, standards and reporting practices; overseeing risk assessments for strategic initiatives, systems, suppliers and major change programmes; and challenging control owners to develop effective remediation plans. You will maintain clear oversight of cyber risk exposure, emerging threats, vulnerabilities and control gaps, providing concise reports and insights to senior governance forums. You will also support the development of key risk indicators, risk acceptance processes, scenario analysis and assurance activities, while contributing to incident, crisis and operational resilience planning where appropriate.

You will bring significant experience in cyber security, technology risk, information security or a closely related discipline, with a proven record of operating at a strategic or principal level. Strong knowledge of recognised security and risk frameworks, control principles, regulatory requirements and third-party risk management is essential. You should be confident interpreting complex technical issues and translating them into clear business impacts and practical recommendations for senior stakeholders. Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills are required, alongside the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and provide constructive challenge. Professional certifications in cyber security, audit, risk or governance would be advantageous.

£57,515.00 - £82,430.00
Per annum
Added 17/09/2026
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Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager

Leeds, England, United Kingdom Permanent Risk Analyst

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