Job Posting Title Cyber Security Manager

Location - Ruddington Head Office, Nottinghamshire

Level - Experienced Professional

Department - Product R&D

Working Pattern - Hybrid three days per week in office, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

We are looking for a Cyber Security Manager to lead security strategy and operations across the EMEA region. This is a senior role reporting to the VP Global Cyber Security, with responsibility for aligning regional initiatives to a global security framework while addressing local regulatory and business needs.

You will act as the primary security lead in EMEA, working closely with regional stakeholders and global peers to support a consistent, effective approach to cyber security across a growing and evolving technology estate.

• Define and deliver the EMEA cyber security strategy in alignment with global objectives
• Lead and develop a regional security team, setting priorities and supporting capability growth.
• Oversee security operations, including threat detection and response, vulnerability management, identity and access, and cloud security across AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Lead incident response within the region, managing coordination, communication and post-incident review.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses, assessing risk and standardising controls across diverse environments.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks including GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001, maintaining audit readiness.
• Partner with business units and product teams to embed security into development and operational practices.
• Manage relationships with security vendors and service providers, including budget oversight.
• Report on risk posture and programme performance to regional and global leadership.
• Contribute to global security initiatives and collaborate across regions.

• Experience in cyber security, including time spent in a leadership or team management role.
• Background in securing SaaS or cloud-based environments, ideally within high-growth or acquisition-focused organisations.
• Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 27001.
• Practical understanding of cloud security, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management and identity platforms.
• Experience leading security incidents and coordinating cross-functional response.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements across EMEA.