We’re looking for an experienced IT Security Manager 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.

You can be based in either Darlington or Leeds, and we offer hybrid working, giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and the office while collaborating closely with technical teams and stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous discounts: Up to 80% off our stunning kitchen furniture and products.

• Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme.

• Health and wellbeing support: Access our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7.

• Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and discounts with over 200 top brands through our benefits app.

• Refer a friend scheme

• A vibrant workplace: Be part of a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and shared success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Security Operations & Threat Management

• Lead the configuration, deployment, and ongoing management of antivirus and endpoint protection solutions.

• Investigate and respond to spam, phishing attempts, malware alerts, and other suspicious activity.

• Manage, triage, and prioritise security-related tickets to ensure timely resolution.

• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and identify emerging risks, vulnerabilities, and attacker behaviour.

Security Standards, Policy & Governance

• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and documentation.

• Implement and enforce security controls to protect systems, data, and infrastructure.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Development

• Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity tools and industry best practices.

• Recommend and implement improvements to security technologies and processes

• Contribute to strengthening our security capabilities and overall resilience.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on experience with tools such as Rapid7, Sophos, or similar.

• Experience implementing and managing MFA solutions.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity guidance, standards, and best practices.

• Ability to work autonomously and make informed risk assessments in fast-paced situations.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

You’ll be successful in this role by living and breathing our core values — Care, Deliver, Inspire.

Caring – Building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting the growth of others while continuously developing yourself.

Inspiring – Communicating with impact, leading with purpose, and helping to bring our strategy to life by engaging and enabling those around you.

Delivering – Making sound decisions, using data and insight to drive action, and staying focused on results with a mindset of continuous improvement.

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.

Ready to make a difference?

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.