Cyber Security Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance; GRC

Job overview

Cyber Security Manager - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Thurrock Community Hospital

Are you ready to lead cyber security at scale in a complex, mission‑driven organisation where your work truly matters?

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Cyber Security Manager – GRC to drive our cyber assurance agenda and strengthen the resilience of critical NHS services. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Information Security (CISO), you will shape how we manage cyber risk, compliance and governance across the Trust.

As Cyber Security Manager – GRC, you will lead a high‑quality governance, risk and compliance function, ensuring strong cyber assurance across the Trust.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead Governance & Assurance – Oversee cyber governance services, ensuring alignment with ISO 27001, CAF and DSPT frameworks, manage policies and procedures, and deliver assurance reports and dashboards to senior and board‑level stakeholders.
• Drive Risk & Compliance – Identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks across the organisation, ensure adherence to legislation and best practice, and coordinate audit evidence and assurance activities.
• Strengthen Controls & Testing – Lead the penetration testing programme, manage remediation plans, analyse security data, vulnerabilities and incidents, and implement KRIs and control effectiveness.
• Enhance Incident Preparedness – Develop and lead incident response planning, including tabletop exercises, working closely with operational, technical and information governance teams to improve resilience.
• Lead & Develop the Team – Provide leadership, coaching and direction, manage resources and priorities, and foster a high‑performing, collaborative culture.
• Engage Stakeholders – Build strong relationships across teams, communicate complex risks in a clear, accessible way, and influence decision‑making to secure buy‑in for security initiatives.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive community and connect with others through engagement events and champion networks.
• Access mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8,000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover travel costs by tram, rail or bus.
• Job share applications are welcomed.

You will be a confident and credible cyber security professional with a strong GRC background and leadership experience in complex environments.

• Expert knowledge of cyber security, governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
• Strong experience with ISO 27001, CAF, DSPT, COBIT or similar standards.
• Proven ability to lead risk management, audits and assurance programmes.
• Experience managing security incidents, vulnerability management and protective monitoring.
• Demonstrable success in leading teams, driving change and delivering against demanding timescales.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Experience working in a large, complex organisation (NHS or public sector desirable).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGRC) or equivalent experience.

• Driven, proactive and resilient under pressure.
• Collaborative, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about cyber security and emerging technologies.
• Ability to simplify complexity and bring clarity to challenging issues.

• Educated to master’s level, or equivalent experience, in Cyber Security or governance/compliance.
• Evidence of continuing professional…