Salary up to 75,537, 37 annual leave days plus 11 bank holidays and discretionary days, hybrid working policy, competitive pension scheme and other employee benefitsHays Technology are working in partnership with a Higher Education establishment in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and manage the overall approach to cyber security and governance of all environments.Key Responsibilities:Develop, implement, and continuously update the cyber security strategy, aligning it with business objectives and regulatory requirements, establishing and enforcing cyber security policies, standards, and guidelines to protect assets and data.Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the organisation''s infrastructure, implementing and overseeing risk management processes, ensuring that appropriate controls and countermeasures are in place to mitigate all identified risks.Lead the incident response efforts, including preparing for, detecting, and responding to cyber security incidents, ensure that an effective incident response plan is in place and regularly tested and managing post incident analysis and reporting to prevent future occurrences.Manage and mentor the cyber security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that the team has the necessary skills and tools to protect the organisation effectively, and oversee re