<p>We’re looking for an experienced <strong>IT Security Manager</strong> to join our Infrastructure team and help safeguard our organisation against evolving cyber threats. This is a key role where you’ll shape, strengthen, and mature our security posture across the business.</p><p>You can be <strong>based in either Darlington or Leeds</strong>, and we offer <strong>hybrid working</strong>, giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and the office while collaborating closely with technical teams and stakeholders.</p><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><ul style="margin-top:0cm;"><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our stunning kitchen furniture and products.</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme.</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Health and wellbeing support: Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>Refer a friend scheme</p></li><li class="MsoNormal"><p>A vibrant workplace: Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared success.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><p><strong>Security Operations &amp; Threat Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Lead the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of antivirus and endpoint protection solutions.</p></li><li><p>Investigate and respond to spam, phishing attempts, malware alerts, and other suspicious activity.</p></li><li><p>Manage, triage, and prioritise security-related tickets to ensure timely resolution.</p></li><li><p>Monitor the evolving threat landscape and identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and attacker behaviour.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Security Standards, Policy &amp; Governance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and documentation.</p></li><li><p>Implement and enforce security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Continuous Improvement &amp; Capability Development</strong></p><ul><li><p>Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity tools and industry best practices.</p></li><li><p>Recommend and implement improvements to security technologies and processes</p></li><li><p>Contribute to strengthening our security capabilities and overall resilience.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></p><ul><li><p>Hands on experience working with a range of cybersecurity detection, monitoring, and incident response technologies.</p></li><li><p>Experience implementing and managing MFA solutions.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of cybersecurity guidance, standards, and best practices.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work autonomously and make informed risk assessments in fast-paced situations.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li></ul><p>You’ll be successful in this role by living and breathing our core values — <strong>Care, Deliver, Inspire</strong>.</p><p><strong>Caring </strong>– Building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting the growth of others while continuously developing yourself.</p><p><strong>Inspiring </strong>– Communicating with impact, leading with purpose, and helping to bring our strategy to life by engaging and enabling those around you.</p><p><strong>Delivering </strong>– Making sound decisions, using data and insight to drive action, and staying focused on results with a mindset of continuous improvement.</p><p>We’re committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through your application or interview, please let us know-we’re happy to help.</p><p><strong>Ready to make a difference?</strong></p><p>This position gives you the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the security of our organisation. You’ll enjoy a varied workload, the autonomy to drive improvements.</p><p></p>